Testers and graders, food and beverage processing in Winnipeg

The employment outlook will be Moderate for testers and graders, food and beverage processing (NOC 94143) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 testers and graders, food and beverage processing in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Testers and graders, food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 78%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 8%