Job prospects Flexographic Press Set-up Technician - Printing in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Printing press operators" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Printing press operators in the Edmonton 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Printing press operators in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 67%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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