Job prospects Trimmerman/woman in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sawmill machine operators" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sawmill machine operators in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Sawmill machine operators (NOC 94120) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Sawmill machine operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sawmill machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 80%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sawmill machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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