Job prospects Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machine operators, mineral and metal processing" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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