Material handlers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 material handlers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 22,890 people work in this occupation.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 32%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%