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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Furniture finishers and refinishers" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Furniture finishers and refinishers near Ottawa (ON). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 59%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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