Job prospects Fitter-welder, Structural Metal And Platework in Saskatchewan

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "fitter-welder, structural metal and platework" in Saskatchewan or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Saskatchewan

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in Saskatchewan 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Saskatchewan:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 18%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%
• 57% of structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• 16% of structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations
  • Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 33% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 34% compared to 15% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: n/a
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology