Job prospects Forklift Truck Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 9,540 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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