Job prospects Edge Gluer - Wood Processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other wood processing machine operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other wood processing machine operators (NOC 94129) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other wood processing machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other wood processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 86%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology