Job prospects Addressing Machine Operator - Mail And Parcel Sorting in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mail, postal and related workers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Mail, postal and related workers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (NOC 74100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 89%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Mail, postal and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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