Job prospects Press Operator - Printing near Québec (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Printing press operators" near Québec (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Printing press operators near Québec (QC). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Printing press operators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 68%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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