Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders in Abitibi - Témiscamingue

The employment outlook will be Moderate for lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders (NOC 94123) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 70 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): 72%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 28%