Job prospects Chemical Operator, Chemical-processing near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemical plant machine operators" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Chemical plant machine operators near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings 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 Chemical plant machine operators (NOC 94110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Chemical plant machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chemical plant machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 57%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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