Job prospects Sawmill Worker in the Nord-du-Québec Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Nord-du-Québec Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 moderate 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

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