Job prospects Embroidery Machine Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations (NOC 94131) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
- Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 69%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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