Job prospects Transport Truck Driver in the Interlake Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Transport truck drivers in the Interlake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) in the Interlake 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Transport truck drivers in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 940 people work in this occupation.
• Transport truck drivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 62%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology