Job prospects Sewing Machine Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial sewing machine operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial sewing machine operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial sewing machine operators (NOC 94132) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Industrial sewing machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
  • Industrial sewing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 53%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial sewing machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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