Job prospects Brown Stock Washer Helper - Pulp And Paper in the Southern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing" in the Southern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

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

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Southern Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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