Job prospects 911 Dispatcher in the Cape Breton Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Dispatchers in the Cape Breton 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 moderate for Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 47%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology