Job prospects Factory Labourer - Manufacturing near Sherbrooke (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities" near Sherbrooke (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities near Sherbrooke (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Estrie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 21%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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