Job prospects Manager, Mill in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Manufacturing managers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 7,370 people work in this occupation.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology