Job prospects Labourer, Packaging in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 5,970 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%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology