Job prospects Insulation Packer - Rubber Products Manufacturing near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing" near Vancouver (BC) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing (NOC 9615) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 78%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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