Dispatchers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dispatchers (NOC 14404) 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.Several 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.There are frequent job openings for this occupation, particularly in Halifax due to its diverse industry base. Job opportunities may be for positions that are part-time or with long or variable hours of work (i.e. evening and weekends). In addition to trucking companies, opportunities related to 911 dispatch arise regularly through turnover in different parts of the province.Here are some key facts about dispatchers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation. Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors: Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 18%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 9%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations70% of dispatchers work all year, while 30% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 35% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 65% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dispatchers (NOC 14404) in New Brunswick 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 dispatchers in New Brunswick: Approximately 950 people work in this occupation. Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors: Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 26%Scenic and sightseeing transportation and support activities for transportation (NAICS 487-488): 9%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 8%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7% 76% of dispatchers work all year, while 24% 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 dispatchers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 54% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for dispatchers (NOC 14404) in Saskatchewan 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.Recent government investment towards safer communities and expansion of municipal emergency services like the police, fire and ambulance should support steady job gains for this occupation.Increased demand for emergency services due to more frequent occurrences of extreme weather conditions and natural disasters should sustain demand for this occupation. Experience with dispatch management software, switchboards, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) is an asset.Increased use of computerized and app-based dispatch systems may temper overall work and change some job functions in this occupation.Here are some key facts about dispatchers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation. Dispatchers mainly work in the following sectors: Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 20%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 8%Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 7%Transit and ground passenger transportation (NAICS 485): 5% 70% of dispatchers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of dispatchers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 34% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 66% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations