Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in Outaouais

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%