Job prospects Contractor, Steel Structure Forming, Shaping And Erecting near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Edmonton 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 930 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): 38%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

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