Job prospects Shipper-receiver in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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Over the past few years (2023-2025), the labour market was balanced for Shippers and receivers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
• Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
• The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
• Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.

Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology