Job prospects Shipper-receiver in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Halifax Region. There were far 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 good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 1,020 people work in this occupation.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology