Job prospects Labourer, Sawmill in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 350 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): 73%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 14%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology