Job prospects Taxi Dispatcher near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Dispatchers near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Dispatchers (NOC 14404) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Dispatchers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,820 people work in this occupation.
• Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 38%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology