Job prospects Journeyman/woman Cabinetmaker in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cabinetmakers" in the Calgary 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 Cabinetmakers in the Calgary 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cabinetmakers (NOC 72311) in the Calgary 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Cabinetmakers in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Cabinetmakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 57%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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