Job prospects Addressing Machine Operator - Mail And Parcel Sorting in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mail, postal and related workers" in the Fredericton–Oromocto or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Mail, postal and related workers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were far 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (NOC 74100) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several 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 Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Mail, postal and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: