Job prospects Shellac Sprayers - Furniture Finishing And Refinishing in Manitoba

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Job opportunities in Manitoba

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Prospects over the next 3 years

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

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology