Job prospects Shellac Sprayers - Furniture Finishing And Refinishing near Sherbrooke (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Furniture finishers and refinishers" near Sherbrooke (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Furniture finishers and refinishers near Sherbrooke (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 Estrie region:

  • Approximately 460 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): 75%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

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