Job prospects Production Planner in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Manufacturing managers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 Manufacturing managers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,070 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 35%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 10%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology