Job prospects Labourer, Logging And Forestry in the Cariboo Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging and forestry labourers" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2019-2021), the labour market was balanced for Logging and forestry labourers in the Cariboo Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Logging and forestry labourers (NOC 85120) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several 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 Logging and forestry labourers in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Logging and forestry labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 93%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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