Job prospects Warehouseman/woman near Lethbridge (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" near Lethbridge (AB) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Material handlers near Lethbridge (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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