Job prospects Lumber Handler - Building Supplies in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Material handlers in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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.

E-commerce, or online shopping, has gained a growing percentage of total retail sales across Canada in recent years. In response, retailers have built large fulfillment centres near urban areas to bring down delivery costs and times, leading to a high demand for this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 1,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology