Job prospects Fabricator, Metal - Structural Metal And Platework near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters near Vancouver (BC). 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 limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 22%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology