Job prospects Painter-finisher - Furniture Finishing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 42%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 19%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

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