Job prospects Furniture Packer in Manitoba

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "furniture packer" in Manitoba or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Manitoba

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Manitoba:

• Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 18%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 6%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
• 57% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• Less than 5% of other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 67% compared to 53% for all occupations
  • Women: 33% compared to 47% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 31% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology