Job prospects Helper, Welder-fitter - Manufacturing in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

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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