Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 150 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): 36%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 5%