Job prospects Tool And Die Maker near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Tool and die makers near Vancouver (BC). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Tool and die makers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology