Job prospects Upholsterer near Vancouver (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Upholsterers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Labour shortage
Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Upholsterers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Upholsterers (NOC 63221) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Upholsterers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Upholsterers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 56%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 27%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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