Job prospects Taxi Dispatcher near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Dispatchers near Halifax (NS). 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 Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 27%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology