Job prospects Finisher, Frame Mouldings - Furniture Manufacturing in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Furniture finishers and refinishers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 moderate for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 40%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology