Job prospects Foreman/woman, Welders in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 moderate 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 50 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): 55%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%

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