Job prospects Hardener - Optical Instruments Manufacturing near Truro (NS)

Over the past few years (2023-2025), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities near Truro (NS). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 22%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology