Job prospects Labourer - Material Handling in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Estrie 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 Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation is evolving mainly with consumption and trends that influence commerce, transportation and warehousing, logistics and the manufacturing sector.

Uncertainty surrounding the residual effects of the economic slowdown could further affect the sector in the short term. However, consumer spending should resume and therefore contribute to maintaining jobs.

In terms of trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should increase the need for this workforce. However, warehouse automation and new handling technologies should curb the demand for the service of these workers.

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

• Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology