Job prospects Sheet Metal Fabricator in the Calgary Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sheet metal workers in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Sheet metal workers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology