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Tobacco Processing Machine Operators  (NOC 9464)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Tobacco processing machine operators operate machines to prepare and treat raw tobacco leaves or to produce and package tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars. They are employed in leaf tobacco processing and tobacco products plants.

cigar maker, cigarette machine tender, cleaning and classifying operator – tobacco processing, conveyor tender – tobacco processing, dryer tender – tobacco processing, module tender – tobacco processing, tobacco blender, tobacco packaging machine tender.

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Tobacco processing machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Operate machines that blend, flavour, condition, dry, flatten, strip or cut raw tobacco leaves
  • Tend cigarette, cigar and other tobacco processing machines, and monitor product quality
  • Clear blockages and adjust machines as required
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Outlook & Prospects for Tobacco Processing Machine Operators in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Tobacco Processing Machine Operators in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region <Not assigned> 2010-03-18

Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region with few and infrequent job opportunities.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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