Job prospects Scrap Metal Shredder in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. 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

Very good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 150 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): 67%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

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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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