Job prospects Production Painter-finisher near Sherbrooke (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators near Sherbrooke (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 24%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 22%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology