Job prospects Gunsmith in the Cariboo Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. in the Cariboo Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Other technical trades and related occupations in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 61%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 8%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology