Job prospects Dimension Planer Operator - Woodworking near Québec (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" near Québec (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Woodworking machine operators near Québec (QC) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Woodworking machine operators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 53%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 24%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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