Job prospects Woodworking Machine Operator near Rouyn-Noranda (QC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Woodworking machine operators" near Rouyn-Noranda (QC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Woodworking machine operators near Rouyn-Noranda (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Limited for woodworking machine operators (NOC 94124) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 woodworking machine operators in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Woodworking machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 54%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 27%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Woodworking machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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