Job prospects Production Painter-finisher in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 limited for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 31%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology