Job prospects Garment Repair Seamstress in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 64%
    • Clothing, leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 315-316): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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