Job prospects Grain-processing Machine Operator near Toronto (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing near Toronto (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 11,880 people work in this occupation.
  • Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 54%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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