Job prospects Helper, Welder in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 2,120 people work in this occupation.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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