Job prospects Cargo Broker in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Customs, ship and other brokers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Customs, ship and other brokers (NOC 13200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Customs, ship and other brokers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Customs, ship and other brokers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 89%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

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