Job prospects Inspector, Machining And Tooling near Ville de Saguenay (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Ville de Saguenay (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the strength of manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have become increasingly important in recent years.

The revival of manufacturing activity and construction projects, along with the impact of the American Job Plan on the demand for materials, will enhance prospects for this occupation.

Technological changes that contribute to increasing labour productivity and the level of skills required could moderate job growth.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 49%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 33%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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