Job prospects Food Processing Labourer near Lethbridge (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in food and beverage processing near Lethbridge (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.
• 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,710 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): 82%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology