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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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