Job prospects Labourer, Plywood And Veneer Plant in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 56%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 44%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology