Job prospects Furnace Operator - Primary Metal And Mineral Products Processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 93100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 69%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 31%

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