Job prospects Wood Products Foreman/woman near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly (NOC 92024) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 25%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology