Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machinists in the Prince Albert Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Prince Albert Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Prince Albert region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

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