Job prospects Cabinet Finisher near Calgary (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cabinetmakers" near Calgary (AB) 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

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Cabinetmakers near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Calgary region:

  • Approximately 710 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): 49%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Cabinetmakers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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