Job prospects Communications Officer - Emergency Services in the North Shore Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Dispatchers in the North Shore Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 42%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology