Job prospects Seamstress in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 210 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): 44%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 19%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology