Job prospects Lumber Handler - Wood Processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 290 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): 88%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 5%

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