Job prospects Jig Welder-fitter in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 5,230 people work in this occupation.
  • Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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