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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
- Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 63%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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