Job prospects Batch Mixer - Chemical Processing in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemical plant machine operators" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Chemical plant machine operators in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Chemical plant machine operators (NOC 94110) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Chemical plant machine operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Chemical plant machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 41%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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