NOC 72311 · TEER Level 2

Cabinetmakers

Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Also known as:cabinetmakercabinetmaker apprenticecustom frame and mirror assemblercustom piano case makercustom wooden desk makercustom wood furniture makerAccordion MakerAntique Furniture RepairerAntique RepairerBoat Oar MakerBow MakerCabinet AssemblerCabinet BuilderCabinet Designer

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Market Demand

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TEER 2

Skill Level

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AB, ON, MB

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What They Do

Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made, or prepare specifications
Mark outlines or dimensions of parts on wood
Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, and use hand tools to cut, shape and form parts and components
Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit using glue and clamps and reinforce joints using nails, screws or other fasteners
Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products
Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products
May estimate amount, type and cost of materials required.

Qualifications

checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
checkCompletion of a four-year apprenticeship program ora combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school or college courses in cabinetmaking is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
checkTrade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces and territories.
checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified cabinetmakers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Market Outlook by Province

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for cabinetmakers (NOC 72311) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 cabinetmakers in Alberta: Approximately 1,650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cabinetmakers mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 54%Construction (NAICS 23): 32%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations59% of cabinetmakers work all year, while 41% 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.31% of cabinetmakers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 12% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

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Outlook

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Moderate for cabinetmakers (NOC 72311) in Ontario 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.Here are some key facts about cabinetmakers in Ontario: Approximately 5,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cabinetmakers mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 63%Construction (NAICS 23): 20% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations60% of cabinetmakers work all year, while 40% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.28% of cabinetmakers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

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Outlook

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for cabinetmakers (NOC 72311) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 cabinetmakers in Manitoba: Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Cabinetmakers mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 76%Construction (NAICS 23): 14%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations77% of cabinetmakers work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.10% of cabinetmakers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 31% 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: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Moderate

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