Job prospects Material Handler near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for Material handlers near Toronto (ON). These trends also apply to people working as a material handler.

Note: These employment prospects were published in December 2021 based on the information available at the time of analysis. The next update will be in December 2022. To learn more, see our FAQs. You can also find additional information on the Canadian Online Job Posting Dashboard.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

The prospect of finding work in this occupation was good over the past few years (2019-2021). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

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Prospects over the next 3 years
Fair Fair

The employment outlook will be fair for Material handlers (NOC 7452) in the Toronto region for the 2021-2023 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.

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

  • Approximately 49,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 42%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

    • Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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