Job prospects Pallet Maker, Wood in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other wood products assemblers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 49%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology