Job prospects Garment Repair Seamstress in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 64200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 38%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology