Job prospects Packager, Machine in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology