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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many 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 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Halifax region:

  • Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 83%
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 14%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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