Job prospects Lead Hand, Wood Products Assembly in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 260 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): 57%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology