Job prospects Labourer - Wood Processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 1,480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 65%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology