Job prospects Shipping Agent in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. 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 good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology