Job prospects Machine Operator - Plastics Processing near Longueuil (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" near Longueuil (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Plastics processing machine operators near Longueuil (QC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Plastics processing machine operators in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Plastics processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 73%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Plastics processing machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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