Job prospects Tailor, Men's Garment Alterations in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 38%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology