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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Furniture finishers and refinishers" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Furniture finishers and refinishers near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 49%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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