Job prospects Transport Driver near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Transport truck drivers (NOC 7511) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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.

• The transportation and warehousing sector has suffered from labour shortages due to retirements.
• The ongoing shift to online shopping has supported demand for workers.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 23,780 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 70%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology