Job prospects Upholsterer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Upholsterers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Upholsterers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Upholsterers (NOC 63221) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Upholsterers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Upholsterers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 72%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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