Job prospects Hydraulic Hoist Assembler in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical assemblers and inspectors" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 34%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 33%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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