Job prospects Papermaking And Finishing Machine Operator in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology