Job prospects Labourer - Material Handling in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Material handlers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 good for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

E-commerce, or online shopping, has gained a growing percentage of total retail sales across Canada in recent years. In response, retailers have built large fulfillment centres near urban areas to bring down delivery costs and times, leading to a high demand for this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology