Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machining Tool Operators in the Northern Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Northern region:

• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 30%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 26%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

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