Job prospects Hardener - Optical Instruments Manufacturing in the Estrie Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 940 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 21%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology