Job prospects Yard Labourer - Railway Transport in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Railway and motor transport labourers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Railway and motor transport labourers (NOC 75211) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Railway and motor transport labourers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Railway and motor transport labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology