Job prospects Operator, Production - Chemical Processing near Toronto (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing near Toronto (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 1,560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 33%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

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