Job prospects Labourer, Sawmill near Québec (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing near Québec (QC). 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 79%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology