Job prospects Scrap Piler - Wood Processing in the London Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing" in the London Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the London Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 London region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 54%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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