Job prospects Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machine operators, mineral and metal processing" in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. There were far 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 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 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 64%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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