Job prospects Machine Printer, Signs in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plateless printing equipment 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

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plateless printing equipment operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Plateless printing equipment operators (NOC 94150) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Plateless printing equipment operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Plateless printing equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 37%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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