Job prospects Inbound/outbound Freight Co-ordinator in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Dispatchers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Dispatchers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Production and transportation logistics coordinators (NOC 13201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Production and transportation logistics coordinators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Production and transportation logistics coordinators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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