Job prospects Material Handler near Sudbury (ON)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" near Sudbury (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Material handlers near Sudbury (ON). 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 Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Northeast region:

Approximately 1,850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology