Job outlooks for Shippers and receivers

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Occupation

shipper-receiver (14400)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Job prospects will be enhanced for candidates with experience working with hoists or winches; dollies and hand trucks; pallet lifters; industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts. Forklift operator training is required for positions where this equipment is in use. Most positions are physically demanding, often requiring some lifting. However, computer literacy is also an asset and a familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages is particularly valuable.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 33%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 69% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 12%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 12%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 34%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Prince Edward Island for the 2023-2025 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.

Most shippers and receivers are employed across the manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, and to a lesser extent, transportation and warehousing industries. Demand for this occupation is linked to the demand for manufactured and traded goods, which in turn is sensitive to economic cycles. The widespread use of computers, scanners, tracking and sorting systems, may moderate the level of job creation in this occupation. Demand for this occupation increases during the late fall/early winter as goods are shipped for the holiday season. The introduction of inventory and shipping document management software as well as the computerization of some tasks will speed up the work performed by shippers and receivers and thus reduce the demand for workers in this occupation.

Those with computer skills and experience with inventory control systems may also find it easier to attain employment.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 28%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 26%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 76% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 14% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Nova Scotia for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 2,150 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 73% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 53% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 5%

Cape Breton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 69%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Halifax Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 1,020 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%

North Shore Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%

Southern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers are found in most industries, though would be in greater demand in wholesale and retail trade enterprises.
  • Job prospects will be enhanced for candidates with experience working with hoists or winches; dollies and hand trucks; pallet lifters; industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.
  • Forklift operator training and a valid driver’s license is required for positions where this equipment is in use. Most positions are physically demanding, often requiring some lifting. However, computer literacy is also an asset and a familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software packages is particularly valuable.
  • Disrupted supply chains during the pandemic and the growth of technology and e-commerce has impacted the industry in recent years.

    • Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 31%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 67% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 21% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 47%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 31%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%

Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 860 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

QuebecModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Quebec for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Quebec:

  • Approximately 27,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 57% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 75% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 25% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 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.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 32%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 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.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 44%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 2,760 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Centre-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 1,870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

Côte-Nord Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 60%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Estrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 49%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Lanaudière Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 1,810 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%

Laurentides Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 1,830 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%

Laval Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 20,750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 51%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Montréal Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 20,750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 6,220 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 60%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Outaouais Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 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.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 730 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): 10%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Manufacturing, with leading shares in food, transportation equipment, and fabricated metal product facilities
  • Retail and wholesale trade, mainly at general merchandise stores, machinery, equipment and supplies, and building material wholesalers
  • Warehousing and storage

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Large investments in manufacturing, including in motor vehicle and parts production and the food processing sector
  • Prevalence in e-commerce activities
  • Significant expansions in warehouse facilities across Ontario

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • A forklift licence is needed for some positions.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Ontario:

  • Approximately 44,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 22%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 64% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 76% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 24% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 4,940 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 950 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 6,070 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%

London Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the London region:

  • Approximately 2,220 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 8%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 1,280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%

Northwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 45%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,960 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 990 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 22,520 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Improved global supply chains have supported renewed production growth in Manitoba's diverse manufacturing sector.
  • According to the Conference Board of Canada, Manitoba's real manufacturing output is expected to increase throughout the forecast period.
  • CentrePort Canada, located in Winnipeg, continues to expand including ongoing work on the new CentrePort Rail Park. The inland port provides access to rail, truck and air cargo operations which will support continued employment opportunities in the transportation and warehousing sector.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 4,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 70% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Interlake region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

North Central Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the North Central region:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

North Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Shippers and receivers in the North region:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 63%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Parklands Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Parklands region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 63%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

South Central Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

Southeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Southwest Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many 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 Shippers and receivers in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 38%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 3,060 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

SaskatchewanModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Sustained employment in the public sector and commercial and industrial establishments, along with an aging workforce, will likely support job opportunities in this occupation.
  • Projected economic growth and higher levels of business and consumer spending, should lead to an improvement in the volume of goods moved through the supply chain in the forecast period.
  • Increase in e-commerce activities.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 2,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 26%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 9%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 69% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 76% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 24% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 59% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Northern region:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Prince Albert Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 55%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 1,160 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 6%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

Yorkton–Melville Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 37%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Alberta for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in Alberta:

  • Approximately 14,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 12%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 66% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 42%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 6,190 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 390 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): 17%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Edmonton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 5,910 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 11%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%

Red Deer Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 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.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Warehousing, transport and logistics is expanding around the province with particular emphasis on new facilities in proximity to international airports, increasing demand for employees in these occupations.

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): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in British Columbia for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Worker retirements and increasing levels of online purchasing have supported demand for employment in transportation and warehousing.
  • The job market for truck drivers remains relatively strong with Trucking HR noting tightening conditions in the labour market.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 11,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 10%
    • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 66% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Kootenay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 8,780 people work in this occupation.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Nechako Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Nechako region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Nechako region:

  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 34%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%

North Coast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 40%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 34%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 51%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 49%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Shippers and receivers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 1,340 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): 17%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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