Job prospects Flexographic Press Operator - Printing in the Winnipeg Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Printing press operators" in the Winnipeg 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 Printing press operators in the Winnipeg Region. 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Winnipeg 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Printing press operators in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
  • Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 64%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 18%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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