Job prospects Material Handler near Kentville (NS)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" near Kentville (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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 Kentville (NS). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Material handlers in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: