Job prospects Machine Operator - Mineral And Metal Processing in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machine operators, mineral and metal processing" in the Ottawa 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 Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Ottawa 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing (NOC 94100) in the Ottawa 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machine operators, mineral and metal processing in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machine operators, mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 33%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 33%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 18%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machine operators, mineral and metal processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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