Job prospects Furniture Mover near Yorkton (SK)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" near Yorkton (SK) 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 Material handlers near Yorkton (SK). 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 Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 Material handlers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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