Job prospects Lumber Handler - Wood Processing in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Capitale-Nationale 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 79%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology