Job prospects Pantry Worker - Food And Beverage Processing in the South Central Region
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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 South Central Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the South Central Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the South Central region:

  • Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 56%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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