Job prospects Labourer - Packaging Company in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities" in the Northeast Region 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 in the Northeast 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

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

  • Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 24%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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