Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machining Tool Operators in the Centre-du-Québec Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Centre-du-Québec Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%

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