Job prospects Supervisor, Woodworking Machine Operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (NOC 92022) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology