Job prospects Sheet Metal Roofer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sheet metal workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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

The employment outlook will be very limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology