Job prospects Helper, Warehouse Keeper in the Prince Albert Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Prince Albert Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Material handlers in the Prince Albert 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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