Job prospects Labourer - Packaging Company in the Southwest Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 34%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology