Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in Outaouais

The employment outlook will be Limited for labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing (NOC 95103) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 55%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 30%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%