Job prospects Painter-finisher - Furniture Finishing in the Halifax Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Halifax Region over the past few years (2022-2024) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 37%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 21%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 20%

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