Job prospects Lead Welder in the Northwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Northwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Northwest 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northwest 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.
Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 11%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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