Job prospects Hardener - Optical Instruments Manufacturing in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 9%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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