Job prospects Numerically Controlled (NC) Machinist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Green job Help - Green job - Help
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
- Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 24%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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