Job prospects Labourer, Sawmill in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,480 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): 65%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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