Job prospects Mechanical Assemblers Lead Hand near Vancouver (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical assemblers and inspectors" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors near Vancouver (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 40%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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