Job prospects Lumber Handler - Wood Processing in the Laval Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Laval 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology