Job prospects Control Officer, Steel Mill in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Production logistics co-ordinators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Production logistics workers (NOC 14402) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Production logistics workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Production logistics workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology