Job outlooks for Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products

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Occupation

production worker, wooden manufactured homes (94211)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • 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.

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 56%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
      • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 6%
    • 61% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 24% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 42%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 10%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 6%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 94%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in New Brunswick 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.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are mostly employed in the wood product manufacturing industry. 
    • Employment growth in this occupation is dependent on new manufacturing plants opening and expanding or replacing workers who have moved up to other roles within the company. New automation technologies may shift the tasks done by operators going forward. 
    • Experience working with equipment, machinery, and power tools is an asset. 
    • Job duties are physically demanding, and workers are sometimes required to handle heavy loads. 

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 64%
      • Postal service, couriers and messengers (NAICS 491, 492): 13%
      • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 8%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 64% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 64% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Campbellton - Miramichi 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 89%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 52%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 26%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

  • QuebecVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Quebec:

    • Approximately 4,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 47%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
      • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 53% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 47% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 83% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 17% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 38% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 91%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
        • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 11%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 43%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 55%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 70%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Lanaudière 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 61%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 56%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%

    • Laval Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 1,040 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 83%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%

    • Montréal Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 1,040 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 49%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 17%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Outaouais 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 44%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 71%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

  • OntarioVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Ontario:

    • Approximately 3,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 47%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 62% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 91% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 9% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) 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.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 57%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 45%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

    • London Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the London region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 34%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 77%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 10%

    • Ottawa Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Ottawa 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 70%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Stratford - Bruce 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 49%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 18%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 13%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Toronto 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 41%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • 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.

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 59%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • 71% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 83% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 17% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

    • North Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the North Central region:

      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 64%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 64%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Winnipeg 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 64%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 84%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 66% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 94% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 6% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 25% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 53% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

  • AlbertaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • 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.

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in Alberta:

    • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 57%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 62% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 92% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 8% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Calgary 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 70%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Edmonton 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 60%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 82%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Red Deer Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • 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.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): more than 95%

  • British ColumbiaVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in British Columbia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 50%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%
      • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 63% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of assemblers and inspectors of other wood products are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 50%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (NOC 94211) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 assemblers and inspectors of other wood products in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 43%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%
        • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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