Job prospects Log Handler in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 1,020 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): 34%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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