Job prospects Forklift Truck Operator in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology