Job prospects Machine Operator - Plastics Processing near Laval (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastics processing machine operators" near Laval (QC) 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 Plastics processing machine operators near Laval (QC). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Plastics processing machine operators (NOC 94111) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Plastics processing machine operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 2,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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