Job prospects Metal Fabricator in the Edmonton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 42%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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