Job prospects Hardener - Optical Instruments Manufacturing near Calgary (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities near Calgary (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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