Job prospects Cheese Factory Worker in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Southwest Region. There were 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 Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
• Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology