Job prospects Customs Clerk in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks (NOC 14301) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
• Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology