Job prospects Patcher Operator - Wood Processing in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other wood processing machine operators" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Other wood processing machine operators in the London Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other wood processing machine operators (NOC 94129) in the London 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 Other wood processing machine operators in the London region:

  • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other wood processing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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