Job prospects Press Operator - Printing in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a large labour surplus for Printing press operators in the Edmonton Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Printing press operators (NOC 73401) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Printing press operators in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 67%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology