Job prospects Grader, Wood Processing in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 70 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): 84%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 16%

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