Job prospects Bakery Machine Operator - Food And Beverage Processing in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Halifax region:

• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 83%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 14%

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