Job prospects Packer, Tobacco in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Winnipeg Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 1,090 people work in this occupation.
• Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 75%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

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