Job prospects Packer, Tobacco in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in food and beverage processing in the Calgary 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 moderate for Labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in the Calgary 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 several 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 Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 55%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology