Job prospects Loader, Scrap Metal in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in mineral and metal processing in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in mineral and metal processing (NOC 95100) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Labourers in mineral and metal processing in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 41%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology