Job prospects Grader, Wood Processing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 85%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%

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