Job prospects Foreman/woman, Welders in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 61%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 11%

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