Job prospects Green Wood Chainman/woman - Wood Processing in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Winnipeg Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 46%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 43%

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