Job prospects Distillation Equipment Helper - Chemical Processing near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (NOC 95102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 45%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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