Job prospects Long Haul Truck Driver in the Yorkton–Melville Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Transport truck drivers" in the Yorkton–Melville Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Yorkton–Melville Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
  • Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 56%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Transport truck drivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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