Job prospects Paper Machine Operator in the Mauricie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Papermaking and finishing machine operators" in the Mauricie 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 Papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Mauricie 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Mauricie 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 Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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