Job prospects Furniture Manufacturing Labourer in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a large labour surplus for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities (NOC 95109) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 19%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 13%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology