Job prospects Sewing Machine Operator near Edmonton (AB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial sewing machine operators" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial sewing machine operators near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial sewing machine operators (NOC 94132) in the Edmonton 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 Industrial sewing machine operators in the Edmonton region:

Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Industrial sewing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 75%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology