Job prospects Chemical Operator, Chemical-processing near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chemical plant machine operators" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Chemical plant machine operators (NOC 94110) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Chemical plant machine operators in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 5,920 people work in this occupation.
  • Chemical plant machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 61%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Chemical plant machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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