Job prospects Thermoforming Operator in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plastics processing machine operators in the Ottawa Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Plastics processing machine operators in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Plastics processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 59%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 7%
    • Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Plastics processing 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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