Job prospects Stock Handler in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology