Job prospects Helper, Plate Worker - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Estrie 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 Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 31%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology