Job prospects Custom Sheet Metal Fabricator in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sheet metal workers in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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