Job prospects Regional Truck Driver in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Transport truck drivers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

These workers transport goods to Canadian and foreign markets. Demand for this occupation is often influenced by economic conditions and the business environment in these markets.

Reductions in interest rates will help economic growth resume in Quebec. There should be growth in exports, imports and household consumption. The relative weakness of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar should also stimulate exports to the United States. Economic forecasts favour job growth in this occupation. However, job prospects are moderate mainly because of supply chain problems and business insolvency.

These workers must drive long hours and spend a lot of time away from home. These working conditions could lead to a lack of interest in this profession or a scarcity of available labour. These conditions could also increase turnover and create additional employment opportunities for less experienced individuals.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 2,080 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 65%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology