14400 economic 2025-2027
Camrose - Drumheller Good
Canada Moderate
Shippers and receivers in Camrose - Drumheller
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$18.27
/hr
Typical
$22.12
/hr
Experienced
$29.86
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
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%