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Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations
What they do?
Upholsterers cover furniture, fixtures, and other items with materials, and install upholstery in aircraft, motor vehicles, railway cars, and marine vessels.
Tailors and dressmakers make made-to-measure garments and alter/repair garments.
Furriers make, restyle, and repair natural fur garments/accessories.
Milliners design and make hats/related accessories.
Alterationists make alterations and repairs to garments/other items.
Shoemakers make specialized custom shoes/boots.
Shoe repairers restore footwear, purses, luggage, and other items.
Where they find work?
1. Other services (except public administration) - 33.0%
2. Clothing manufacturing - 26.0%
3. Retail trade - 15.0%
4. Furniture and related product manufacturing - 6.0%
5. Miscellaneous manufacturing - 4.0%
6. Textile product mills - 2.0%
7. Wholesale trade - 2.0%
What education do I need?
1. In general, you need some high school education or a high school diploma.
2. You may need college or other courses in your field, an apprenticeship, several years' experience, on-the-job training or demonstrated sewing/creative skills.
3. To be a furrier, you need several years' experience in selecting pelts.
4. To be a shoemaker, you must have extensive on-the-job training.
5. To be a watch repairer, you need certification in Quebec and Ontario.
6. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Machine Shop
4. Family Studies (Home Economics)
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations is $12.17/HR, which is below average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operators sector and below average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
5% of Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations is considered Below Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. The retirement rate is above average, and the number of retiring workers contributes to job openings.
3. Hourly wages ($12.17) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is below average.
4. The unemployment rate (5%) is close to the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be below average because of declines in the garment/fashion industries and auto plant closures should lead to job losses.
2. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job openings will likely exceed the number of job seekers. This will not be significant enough to have an impact on the work prospects.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (14%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Communication skills
2. Customer service
3. Craftsmanship
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
2% of Upholsterers, Tailors, Shoe Repairers, Jewellers and Related Occupations are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 3,100 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 35% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The earlier-than-average retirement age (60) combined with an expected older-than-average age (46) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009.
