Job prospects Machinist in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

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