Job prospects Garment Repair Seamstress near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a large labour surplus for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners near Vancouver (BC). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners (NOC 6342) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,730 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
• Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 51%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology