Job prospects Material Handler in the London Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the London Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Material handlers in the London Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Limited for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about material handlers in the London region:
- Approximately 5,920 people work in this occupation.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 31%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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