Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in the Ottawa 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.

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

• Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 57%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%