Job prospects Pallet Maker, Wood in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other wood products assemblers and inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 moderate for Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 400 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): 56%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology