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Shippers and Receivers  (NOC 1471)
Outaouais Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Shippers and receivers ship, receive and record the movement of parts, supplies, materials, equipment and stock to and from an establishment. They are employed in the public sector and by retail and wholesale establishments, manufacturing companies, and other commercial and industrial establishments.

freight receiver, freight shipper, import freight clerk, receiver, shipper, shipper-receiver, shipping agent, shipping and receiving clerk.

Shippers and receivers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, customs forms, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
  • Assemble containers and crates, record contents manually or in computer system, pack goods to be shipped and affix identifying information and shipping instructions
  • Oversee loading and unloading of goods from trucks or other conveyances
  • Inspect and verify incoming goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and reject damaged goods
  • Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas
  • Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems
  • May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Gatineau, Buckingham, Hull, Maniwaki, Masson-Angers, Thurso, Aylmer, Angers, Bassin-du-Lièvre, Beauchampville, Mont-Cascades

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Outlook & Prospects for Shippers and Receivers in Outaouais Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Shippers and Receivers in Outaouais Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Outaouais Region Fair 2012-10-10

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Outaouais region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

Local Labour Market News

Week of May 06 – May 10, 2013

  • Daycare service La Casa Tropical/Maison des Enfants was built in Saint-Denis-de-Brompton thanks to an $800,000 investment. Eight employees have been hired.

Week of Apr 29 – May 03, 2013

Week of Jan 28 – Feb 01, 2013

Week of Nov 12 – Nov 16, 2012

Please consult the Québec and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.