Job prospects Production Supervisor, Specialty Chemicals in the Southeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities in the Southeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 66%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology