Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Cape Breton 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 moderate 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 labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): more than 95%