Job prospects Setter - Jewellery Manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations (NOC 62202) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 57%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

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