Job prospects Mechanical Assemblers Lead Hand near Edmonton (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical assemblers and inspectors" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the Edmonton 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.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 53%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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