Job prospects Truck Driver, Tractor-trailer in the Côte-Nord Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Transport truck drivers in the Côte-Nord Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.

These workers transport goods to Canadian and foreign markets. Demand for this occupation is often influenced by economic conditions and the business environment in these markets.

A falling Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar is expected to boost exports to the U.S. and increase demand for trucking. The growth of international trade and household consumption has also favoured the recruitment of this type of worker. However, the economic downturn, rise in interest rates, inflation, and the rising cost of living could reduce the strength of local and foreign demand for goods.

Population growth and the arrival of immigrants increase the demand for goods. The demand for these workers will increase as this profession is influenced by national economic activities.

Several other factors positively influence employment trends in this occupation, including speed limits and consecutive hours of driving.

These workers must drive long hours and spend a lot of time away from home. These working conditions could lead to a lack of interest in this profession or a scarcity of available labour. These conditions could also increase turnover and create additional employment opportunities for less experienced individuals.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in eight regions.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 1,670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology