Job prospects Waste Treatment Operator - Metal Processing in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Winnipeg Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 66%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology