Job prospects Cooper Header Operator - Wood in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Woodworking machine operators in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Woodworking machine operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 62%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 24%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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