Job prospects Sheet Metal Roofer in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Sheet metal workers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about sheet metal workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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