Job prospects Material Handler in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Material handlers" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Material handlers in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Limited for material handlers (NOC 75101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
Here are some key facts about material handlers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Material handlers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 11%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 11%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Material handlers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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