Job prospects Packager, Machine in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were far more workers available than job openings 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 Moncton - Richibucto 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology