Job prospects Stock Receiver near Vancouver (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Shippers and receivers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Shippers and receivers near Vancouver (BC). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 8,780 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Shippers and receivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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