Job prospects Machinist, Maintenance in the Northern Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Northern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Northern region:

  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 53%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

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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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