Job prospects Helper, Welder-fitter - Manufacturing in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 56%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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