Labourers in food and beverage processing

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in Nova Scotia 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 a moderate 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 labourers in food and beverage processing in Nova Scotia: Approximately 900 people work in this occupation. Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 68%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations54% of labourers in food and beverage processing work all year, while 46% 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 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of labourers in 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: 63% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 38% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.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. Many individuals enter this profession on a temporary basis as they seek alternate careers. As a result this occupational group tends to have a high rate of employee turnover, which should create some job openings for potential workers. There are few barriers to entry and low skill requirements. The job duties for labourers can be quite physically taxing and may require working outside of standard business hours, which can deter some individuals from remaining in this position as well.Here are some key facts about labourers in food and beverage processing in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 450 people work in this occupation. Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 81%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations57% of labourers in food and beverage processing work all year, while 42% 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 42 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for labourers in food and beverage processing (NOC 95106) in Manitoba 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.This occupation is driven by consumer demand and shifting preferences.Key trends in this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI), automation, robotics and smart systems in place of the manual and repetitive tasks of sorting, packaging and provide quality control.Jobs are concentrated in the Southwest and Southeast regions.Here are some key facts about labourers in food and beverage processing in Manitoba: Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation. Labourers in food and beverage processing mainly work in the following sectors: Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 80%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 19% for all occupations69% of labourers in food and beverage processing work all year, while 31% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of labourers in food and beverage processing are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 54% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 46% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations