Job prospects Supervisor, Machine Shop near Calgary (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations" near Calgary (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations near Calgary (AB). 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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