Job prospects Edge Bander - Woodworking in the Laval Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Woodworking machine operators in the Laval 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 Woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Woodworking machine operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology