Job prospects Wood Finisher - Furniture Finishing And Refinishing in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Furniture finishers and refinishers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 70%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

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