Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%