Job prospects Packager, Machine in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. 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 moderate for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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.

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

• Approximately 1,560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 27%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 20%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology