Job prospects Process Control Operator - Food And Beverage Processing in the Nechako 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 Nechako Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Nechako Region. There were far more workers available than job openings 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 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate 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 Nechako region:

  • Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 44%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 30%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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