Process control operators, food and beverage processing

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.There are a moderate 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 Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,900 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): 63%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations73% of process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Moderate for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Operators in this field work mainly in food processing, beverage manufacturing, and wholesale and retail of food and beverages. Workers may now be required to use computerized systems and multi-functional process machines. In addition, training in areas of food processing, food safety, and quality control are all assets for job applicants.Job duties can be physically demanding and may involve working rotating shifts. Therefore, those who can work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends, and nights may fare better in the job market. In the short term, job openings may come up as new plants open or expand, and as staff move into higher positions.The demand for workers in this occupation is influenced by economic conditions and business activity. Prince Edward Island’s economy is projected to expand at a modest pace over the forecast horizon, constrained by slower population growth and ongoing trade uncertainties. Growth will be supported by strong export performance—particularly in processed foods and seafood, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—alongside sustained construction activity and a resilient tourism sector. Declining interest rates are expected to further support domestic spending and housing demand. However, the federal reduction in immigration targets has led to a marked decline in international arrivals, a slowdown that is anticipated to moderate consumer demand and labour force growth. Over the longer term, reduced immigration presents a key risk to the province’s economic outlook. Here are some key facts about process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 700 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): 69%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 11%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9% 70% of process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing (NOC 94140) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,500 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): 66%Construction (NAICS 23): 6%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 6%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations70% of process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 83% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 17% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations