Job prospects Tool And Die Maker near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Tool and die makers near Toronto (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about tool and die makers in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 47%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Tool and die makers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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