Job prospects Journeyman/woman Welder in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology