Job prospects Hand Polisher, Stones in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 22%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology