Job prospects Dielectric Welder in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 37%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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