Job prospects Commercial Truck Driver in the Interlake Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Interlake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Interlake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 940 people work in this occupation.
  • Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 62%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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