Job prospects Ornamental Metal Worker - Metal Fabrication in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Calgary 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Metalworking and forging machine operators (NOC 94105) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Metalworking and forging machine operators in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metalworking and forging machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 33%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology