Furniture finishers

Manitoba

The employment outlook will be Moderate for furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is driven by housing and construction market trends, and overall economic conditions such as consumer confidence and disposable income. Other factors include supply chain issues and fluctuating raw material costs, which may be related to tariffs and labour costs.Key trends in this occupation include consumer interest in sustainability, which has prompted refinishing and restoration services. New equipment and automated machinery are increasingly used for tasks such as sanding, finishing, and assembly. Electrostatic painting is becoming standard.Jobs are concentrated in the South Central and North Central regions.Here are some key facts about furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in Manitoba: Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation. Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 67%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 8%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6% 72% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% 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: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in Alberta: Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation. Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 44%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%Construction (NAICS 23): 15%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 84% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 16% compared to 20% for all occupations57% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors work all year, while 42% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.20% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 28% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (NOC 94210) in British Columbia 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 furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors in British Columbia: Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation. Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors: Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 52%Construction (NAICS 23): 11%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 10%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 7%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations55% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors work all year, while 45% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.20% of furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 19% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 20% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% 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: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations