Job prospects Wood Furniture Assembler in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Furniture and fixture assemblers and inspectors in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

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