Job prospects Operator, Reach Truck in the North Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the North Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the North Coast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 21%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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