Job prospects Package Handler in the Halifax Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mail, postal and related workers" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Mail, postal and related workers in the Halifax Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations (NOC 74100) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Mail, postal and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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