Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 48%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%