Job prospects Press Operator - Printing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Printing press 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 Printing press 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

Moderate

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

Here are some key facts about Printing press operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 970 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Printing press operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 53%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology