Job prospects Factory Labourer, Garments in the Southeast Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

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 Southeast 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Southeast region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 33%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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