Job prospects Machine Operator, Paper Converting in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Paper converting machine operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Paper converting machine operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Paper converting machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Paper converting machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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