Dispatchers in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dispatchers (NOC 14404) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about dispatchers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 660 people work in this occupation.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 32%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 23%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%