Job prospects Garment Alterationist in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Calgary 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 32%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology