Job prospects Insulation Packer - Rubber Products Manufacturing near Truro (NS)

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing (NOC 95104) in the North Shore 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 89%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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