Job prospects Labourer - Metal Fabrication in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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