Job prospects Fermentation Process Operator - Food And Beverage Processing near Calgary (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing" near Calgary (AB) 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 Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing near Calgary (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 53%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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