Job prospects Labourer, Primary Metal Processing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in mineral and metal processing" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 mineral and metal processing in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 very limited for Labourers in mineral and metal processing (NOC 95100) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Labourers in mineral and metal processing in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Labourers in mineral and metal processing mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 40%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Labourers in mineral and metal processing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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