Job prospects Operations Manager, Manufacturing in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Manufacturing managers in the Outaouais 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in all sectors of the manufacturing industry.

Generally speaking, job growth is expected to be quite low in this sector, due in part to the global economic slowdown and the rising cost of living.

However, this occupation will benefit from its strategic role in a company, whether it is in terms of planning, organizing or monitoring operations and production.

In addition, the available workforce that is qualified is usually more limited given that it's a management position.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in nine regions.

Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology