Job prospects Helper, Shear - Metal Fabrication in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication 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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,290 people work in this occupation.
- Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 9%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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