Job prospects Freight Shipper in the Laurentides Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Shippers and receivers in the Laurentides Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Laurentides 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.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology