Job prospects Helper, Welding Machine Operator in the Mauricie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Mauricie Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 34%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 27%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology