Job prospects Cutter, Stock - Woodworking in the Winnipeg Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" in the Winnipeg 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 Woodworking machine operators in the Winnipeg 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Winnipeg 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Woodworking machine operators in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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