Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

The employment outlook will be Very limited for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Opportunities in this occupation will be limited due to a growing labour force competing for employment. 
• Demand for this occupation is driven primarily by consumer demand for computer, electronic, furniture, and printing products, many of which are currently tariff exposed and subject to economic cycles.
• This occupation tends to have high employee turnover.

Here are some key facts about other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%