Job prospects Distillation Equipment Helper - Chemical Processing in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities" in the Toronto 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 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (NOC 95102) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,130 people work in this occupation.
  • Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 54%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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