Job prospects Boilermaker in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Boilermakers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Boilermakers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Boilermakers (NOC 72103) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Boilermakers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Boilermakers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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