Job prospects Labourer, Sawmill in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 440 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): 66%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology