Material handlers in Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine

The employment outlook will be Limited for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation is evolving mainly with consumption and trends that influence commerce, transportation and warehousing.

The climate of uncertainty linked to American tariffs could curb exports to the United States and slow the economy, which could limit the hiring in some companies in the short term.

In terms of trends, the use of online shopping continues to grow and is expected to boost the need for this workforce. However, warehouse automation and new handling technologies could moderate the demand for these workers.

Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 210 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): 37%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%