Shippers and receivers in Thompson - Okanagan

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%