Job prospects Distribution And Transport Logistics Technician in New Brunswick
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "distribution and transport logistics technician" in New Brunswick or Canada.
Job opportunities in New Brunswick
Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.
Prospects over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations (NOC 1215) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
These are not entry-level positions and are typically filled from within. Candidates with several years of related experience and knowledge of supply management practices may have better employment prospects. A degree in logistics, supply chain management, or similar field would also be an asset, in addition to a familiarity with standard office software packages. Some companies work with industry-specific software though this is often taught on the job. Fluency in both official languages may be required, especially in roles where dispatching is a key element.
Here are some key facts about Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,150 people work in this occupation.
- Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
- Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 8%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
- 81% of supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 26 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 36% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations
Breakdown by region
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Location | Job prospects |
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Campbellton–Miramichi Region | |
Edmundston–Woodstock Region | |
Fredericton–Oromocto | |
Moncton–Richibucto Region | |
Saint John–St. Stephen Region |
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
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