Job prospects Sawmill Worker in the Fredericton–Oromocto

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Fredericton–Oromocto over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 130 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): 79%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology