Material handlers in Southern

The employment outlook will be Moderate for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Southern 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%