Job prospects Helper, Shear - Metal Fabrication in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 42%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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