Job prospects Logistician in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Production logistics co-ordinators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region 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 Production logistics co-ordinators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Production and transportation logistics coordinators (NOC 13201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Production and transportation logistics coordinators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Production and transportation logistics coordinators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 33%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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