Job prospects Refinery Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 35%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology