Job prospects Furniture Packer in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Edmonton Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,260 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): 12%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology