Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 340 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): 84%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%