Job prospects Process Operator - Primary Metal And Mineral Products Processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 93100) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology