Job prospects Helper, Welder near Toronto (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in metal fabrication near Toronto (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Toronto region:

• Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 37%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology