Job prospects Recycling Scale Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (NOC 95102) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 45%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology