Job prospects Filer, Forest Products Saws in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c." in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Other technical trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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