Material handlers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Cape Breton 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 46%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%