Job prospects Arc Welder, Hand in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology