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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors (NOC 94212) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 77%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 5%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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