Job prospects Forwarder, Freight in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Managers in transportation in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Managers in transportation (NOC 70020) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Managers in transportation in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in transportation mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 56%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology