Job prospects Cutter, Stock - Woodworking in the Calgary Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" 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
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Woodworking machine operators in the Calgary 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Woodworking machine operators in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 43%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 33%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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