Shippers and receivers

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Good for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by conditions in retail stores and wholesale trade which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.Fulfillment centres and warehouses near urban areas have brought down delivery costs and times, leading to a demand for workers in this occupation. It is unlikely that the trend will reverse in the near term.The continued growth of e-commerce and distribution hubs will support demand for these jobs.Key trends for this occupation include the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to forecast demand and inventory, to optimize routes, and select carriers based on real-time data and tracking. Connected sensors and cloud platforms enabling end-to-end supply chain visibility and tracking, and digitization of customs declarations is also increasing.Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Alberta: Approximately 16,900 people work in this occupation. Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 24%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 12%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations66% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 73% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 27% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 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.Shippers and receivers are employed across manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and transportation sectors, where they handle incoming and outgoing goods, verify shipments, and manage inventory. Demand for these roles is closely tied to consumer spending and business activity, which fluctuate with economic cycles. In Prince Edward Island, projected economic growth supports employment in this field, especially during peak seasons like late fall and early winter when holiday shipping surges. However, growing use of automation and digital tracking systems will streamline many tasks, reducing the need for manual labor in some settings. Individuals interested in this occupation should build experience with inventory software, scanners, and logistics platforms, as tech-savvy candidates are more competitive in today’s fast-paced supply chain environment. Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 300 people work in this occupation. Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 23%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 11%Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations76% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 86% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 14% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for shippers and receivers (NOC 14400) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.Here are some key facts about shippers and receivers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation. Shippers and receivers mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 33%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 7%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations73% of shippers and receivers work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of shippers and receivers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 53% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations