Job prospects Foreman/woman, Machining Tool Operators in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 90 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): 37%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%

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