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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" near Québec (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Québec (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the strength of manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have become increasingly important in recent years.

The revival of manufacturing activity and construction projects, along with the impact of the American Job Plan on the demand for materials, will enhance prospects for this occupation.

Technological changes that contribute to increasing labour productivity and the level of skills required could moderate job growth.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 17%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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