Job outlooks for Shippers and receivers

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Occupation

shipping and receiving clerk (14400)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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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 2025-2027 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.
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 900 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%
  Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 12%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
- 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 2025-2027 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 540 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
- Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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): 38%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 8%
- South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 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): 38%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 8%
- West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 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:
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
    Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 6%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
Prince Edward IslandModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Shippers and receivers are employed across manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and transportation sectors, where they handle incoming and outgoing goods, verify shipments, and manage inventory. Demand for these roles is closely tied to consumer spending and business activity, which fluctuate with economic cycles. In Prince Edward Island, projected economic growth supports employment in this field, especially during peak seasons like late fall and early winter when holiday shipping surges. However, growing use of automation and digital tracking systems will streamline many tasks, reducing the need for manual labor in some settings. Individuals interested in this occupation should build experience with inventory software, scanners, and logistics platforms, as tech-savvy candidates are more competitive in today's fast-paced supply chain environment.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 300 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 23%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
  Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
  Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 11%
  Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 9%
- 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 ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 2,600 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): 19%
  Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 7%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
- 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 Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 38%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%
- Cape Breton Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 75%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%
- Halifax Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a 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 1,440 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 34%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%
- North Shore Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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 North Shore region:
  - Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 48%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 12%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
- Southern Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 43%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 5%
New BrunswickModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- 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.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 1,850 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): 14%
  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 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are 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): 42%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
- Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are 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): 26%
    Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 20%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 12%
- Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  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): 48%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 31%
    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 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Additional information is available at the provincial level.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
  - Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
- 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 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  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): 27%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
QuebecLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Quebec:
- Approximately 25,000 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): 19%
- 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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 42%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
- Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 42%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
- Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Capitale-Nationale region:
  - Approximately 1,670 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): 5%
- Centre-du-Québec Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 27%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
- Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
  - Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 33%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
- 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 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 62%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
- Estrie Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 27%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
- 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 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 44%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
- Lanaudière Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Lanaudière region:
  - Approximately 2,240 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): 19%
- Laurentides Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Laurentides region:
  - Approximately 2,420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 39%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
- Laval Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 53%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
- Montréal Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Montérégie region:
  - Approximately 5,870 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    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 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 62%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
- Outaouais Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 40%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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.
  Employment in this occupation depends primarily on household consumption and trends that influence trade and logistics.
  Household consumption of goods has been growing steadily for several years, stimulating the shipment of merchandise. However, the climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow down the economy and consumption, which could limit hiring in some companies in the short term.
  As for trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and should support demand for this workforce. However, the implementation of inventory management software, the computerization of certain tasks, and the adoption of new handling technologies are changing the occupation and could moderate this demand.
  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): 48%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
OntarioLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 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.
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?
- Expansions of warehousing facilities across Ontario
- Prevalence of e-commerce activities
- However, the general slowdown in the economy will constrain job prospects
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- A forklift certificate is a common requirement in job postings.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Ontario:
- Approximately 44,550 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 21%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 18%
  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 Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
  - Approximately 5,020 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
- Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 23%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
- Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
  - Approximately 6,520 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- London Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the London region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the London region:
  - Approximately 2,460 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): 10%
    Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 23%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 16%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%
- Northeast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 36%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
- Northwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 44%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
- Ottawa Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 Ottawa region:
  - Approximately 3,790 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 Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 23%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%
- Toronto Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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 Toronto region:
  - Approximately 20,720 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 25%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:
  - Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
    Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 7%
ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 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.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
- Key trends for this occupation are the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
- Jobs are concentrated in South Central and North Central regions, as well as in Winnipeg.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Manitoba:
- Approximately 5,050 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 23%
  Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 6%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 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 2025-2027 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 Interlake region:
  - Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
- North Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 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:
  - Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- North Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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): 53%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Parklands Region Limited
  The employment outlook will be Limited for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Parklands region for the 2025-2027 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 several 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): 53%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 30%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- South Central Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 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 530 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Southeast Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 40%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
- Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.
  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): 48%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
- Winnipeg Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 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 Winnipeg region:
  - Approximately 3,380 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
SaskatchewanModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.
- Growing investments into expansion and new industrial and manufacturing facilities across the province will likely support job opportunities in this occupation.
- Job prospects may be softened by tariff-related disruption to U.S.-bound trade shipments, as growth prospects may be tempered for export-related sectors that hire this occupation.
- Growth in interprovincial trade between Saskatchewan and the rest of Canada following Saskatchewan's MOU with Ontario to facilitate greater trade, and the removal of 53 federal exceptions in the Canadian Free Trade Agreement by the federal government should sustain and improve employment prospects for this occupation.
- Increase in e-commerce activities.
- Experience in a related clerical occupation or as a warehouse worker, and a forklift or driver's licence may be an asset for job seekers.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 25%
  Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
  Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 8%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
- 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 Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 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 Northern region:
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 56%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Prince Albert Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 56%
    Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- 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 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are 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 1,040 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 36%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%
- Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:
  - Approximately 1,110 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
    Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
- Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 42%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
    Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 5%
- Yorkton–Melville Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2025-2027 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 Yorkton - Melville region:
  - Approximately 110 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): 38%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 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.
- Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
- Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
- The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
- Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Alberta:
- Approximately 16,900 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 24%
  Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 12%
  Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 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 Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
    Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 17%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the 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): 32%
    Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 17%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
- Calgary Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Calgary region:
  - Approximately 6,820 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 21%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
- Camrose–Drumheller Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  - Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the 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): 43%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
- Edmonton Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Edmonton region:
  - Approximately 6,500 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 30%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
- Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 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.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
  - Approximately 750 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): 25%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
- Red Deer Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the 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): 33%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
- Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Good
  The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  - Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
  - Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.
  - The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.
  - Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
  Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
  - Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 50%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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.
Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions (i.e.

international trade policy) in wholesale trade, manufacturing, and the transportation and warehousing sectors. Key trends for this occupation are the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking.

Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.
Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in British Columbia:
- Approximately 15,700 people work in this occupation.
- Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
  Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 28%
  Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
  Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 8%
  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 2025-2027 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 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): 55%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Kootenay Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 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.
  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): 65%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%
- Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
  - Approximately 11,420 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
- Nechako Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small 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:
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
- North Coast Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
  The following factors contributed to this outlook:
  - Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  - A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  - There are a small 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:
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    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 2025-2027 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 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): 47%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
- Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate
  The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 41%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
- 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 2025-2027 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
  - Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
  - Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 43%
    Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
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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