Trucking HR Canada (THRC) has released its Alberta Labour Market Information (LMI) snapshot for the second quarter of 2024.
The snapshot shows labour market pressures are easing in trucking and logistics in the province as employment grows, unemployment declines, and job vacancy rates shrink.
Employment in Alberta’s trucking and logistics sector is up by 2.8% with 5,300 more transport truck drivers employed in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023.
“The numbers are telling a positive story, but as always, it’s the details that matter,” says Craig Faucette, Chief Program Officer, Trucking HR Canada. “Second quarter total employment was 109,000 workers, down 1.2 % from Q1 2024 but up by 2.8% or 3,000 than Q2 2023.”
The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) stated it is pleased to see the province’s labour market pressures continuing to ease. Efforts by the Association and groups like Trucking HR Canada are coming to fruition, and we will continue to work together to continue focusing on decreasing those numbers through programs, initiatives, and work with membership, partners, and government.
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