Canada’s forest products industry offers immense job prospects, says FPA

VANCOUVER (Scrap Monster): A recent report published by the Globe and Mail projects Forest Products Industry as one of the most promising sectors with immense long-term job opportunities. The report notes that Forestry and Pulp industry in Canada is likely to generate nearly 60,000 new job opportunities by 2020. The report further states that the industry is poised to record tremendous growth over the next five years, driven by lower Canadian dollar.

The Canadian Forestry Industry sector is currently undergoing big transformation. Forest products have started finding its applications even in areas such as clothing and car accessories. The industry needs people who possess educational and innovative skills. The biggest challenge is to identify potential talents who could contribute effectively to the fast-changing and diversifying sector models.

The scenario has changed a lot. The earlier stereotype jobs are now being replaced by new jobs that require high computer skills. Even forest sites make use of drones and other technically sophisticated equipment. The industry is badly in search of young talents to propel the industry to new heights. Retirement of old hands is bound to create large number of job opportunities. The industry offers bright prospects of consistent professional development for young Canadians, who otherwise opt to choose traditional careers in the field of law, consulting and finance.

Incidentally, Canada’s Forest Products industry is a $58-billion-a-year industry that accounts for 2% of country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The sector provides nearly 230,000 direct jobs across the country.

The report adds that Alberta’s agriculture industry requires huge number of young talents as the province’s agricultural workforce under 35 years currently stands at a low 7.3%. In addition, the country’s manufacturing sector also suffers from availability of young talents.