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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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
The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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.
Opportunities in this occupation will be positive due to the ageing workforce, persistent labour shortages and challenges attracting young workers. Alberta has pledged $30 million in commercial driving grants, including $10 million of annual funding over the next three years which is earmarked for the Driving Back to Work Program.
Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 6,260 people work in this occupation.
- Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 53%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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