Job prospects Toolmaker in the Calgary Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Major labour shortage
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Tool and die makers in the Calgary Region. There were far 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 Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Calgary 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 Calgary region:
- Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 65%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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