Job prospects Production Scheduler in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Production logistics co-ordinators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. 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 Production and transportation logistics coordinators (NOC 13201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Production and transportation logistics coordinators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Production and transportation logistics coordinators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology