Job prospects Upholstery-cutting And Sewing Foreman/woman near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing (NOC 92015) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 55%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 23%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology