Job prospects Labourer - Wood Processing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 290 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): 57%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology