Job prospects Operator, Profiling Shaper - Woodworking in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Woodworking machine operators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Woodworking machine operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 61%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 21%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology