Job prospects Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machine operators, mineral and metal processing" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

Approximately 1,230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 91%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology