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

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology