Job prospects Shellac Sprayers - Furniture Finishing And Refinishing near Kitchener (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Furniture finishers and refinishers" near Kitchener (ON) 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 Furniture finishers and refinishers near Kitchener (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 52%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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