Job prospects General Labourer - Manufacturing near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities near Saanich (BC). 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 limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology