Job prospects Hardener - Optical Instruments Manufacturing near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities near Vancouver (BC). 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 Limited for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,870 people work in this occupation.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology