Job prospects Long Haul Tractor-trailer Driver in the Montréal Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Montréal 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 good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of 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.

A falling Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar is expected to boost exports to the U.S. and increase demand for trucking. The growth of international trade and household consumption has also favoured the recruitment of this type of worker. However, the economic downturn, rise in interest rates, inflation, and the rising cost of living could reduce the strength of local and foreign demand for goods.

Population growth and the arrival of immigrants increase the demand for goods. The demand for these workers will increase as this profession is influenced by national economic activities.

Several other factors positively influence employment trends in this occupation, including speed limits and consecutive hours of driving.

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.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in eight regions.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 41,710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology