Job prospects Glass-forming Machine Operator near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters (NOC 94102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 66%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology