Job prospects Papermaking And Finishing Machine Operator in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Papermaking and finishing machine operators" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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