Job prospects Machine Operator, Paper Converting in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Paper converting machine operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Paper converting machine operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Paper converting machine operators (NOC 94122) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Paper converting machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Paper converting machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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