Job prospects Lift Truck Operator in the Cape Breton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Cape Breton Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Material handlers in the Cape Breton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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