Job prospects Distribution Clerk in the Centre-du-Québec Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Shippers and receivers" in the Centre-du-Québec Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Shippers and receivers in the Centre-du-Québec Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupational group is primarily associated with trends that influence business and technological change.

While the popularity of e-commerce benefits these workers, inflation and rising interest rates are resulting in a loss of household purchasing power, which could lead to reduced consumer spending.

In addition, the implementation of inventory management software and the computerization of certain tasks are changing the work and contributing to a drop in the demand for this workforce.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited in the regions of Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec.

Here are some key facts about Shippers and receivers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Shippers and receivers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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