Job prospects Plant Manager, Manufacturing in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Manufacturing managers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in all sectors of the manufacturing industry.

Generally speaking, job growth is expected to be quite low in this sector, due in part to the global economic slowdown and the rising cost of living.

However, this occupation will benefit from its strategic role in a company, whether it is in terms of planning, organizing or monitoring operations and production.

In addition, the available workforce that is qualified is usually more limited given that it's a management position.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is good at the provincial level, it will be moderate in nine regions.

Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology