Job prospects General Machinist in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the strength of manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have become increasingly important in recent years.

The stabilization of inflation and the gradual decline in interest rates should improve the outlook for this professional group by stimulating manufacturing activity and the development of construction projects.

Technological changes that contribute to increasing labour productivity and the level of skills required could moderate job growth.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 41%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%

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