Job prospects Freight Handler (except Air Transport) in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology