Job prospects Woodworking Machine Operator near Sherbrooke (QC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" near Sherbrooke (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Woodworking machine operators near Sherbrooke (QC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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 Estrie region:

Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 56%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 32%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology