Job prospects Furniture Decorator - Furniture Finishing And Refinishing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Furniture finishers and refinishers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Furniture finishers and refinishers 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 2,850 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): 61%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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