Job prospects Production Line Welder in the Cape Breton Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Welders and related machine operators in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 56%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology