Job prospects Labourer, Packaging in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
  • Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 18%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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