Job prospects Brown Stock Washer Helper - Pulp And Paper near Kelowna (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing near Kelowna (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 71%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology