Job prospects Welder near Prince Rupert (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" near Prince Rupert (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators near Prince Rupert (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 Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- 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 North Coast region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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