Dispatchers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Cape Breton 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.
• 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 46%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%