Job prospects Fermentation Process Operator - Food And Beverage Processing near Vancouver (BC)

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Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing near Vancouver (BC). There were 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 limited for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) 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.
• A moderate number of 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 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 63%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology