Job prospects Welder in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 4,040 people work in this occupation.
  • Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 23%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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