Job prospects Foreman/woman, Metalworking Machine Operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (NOC 92023) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 2,410 people work in this occupation.
• Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 31%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 27%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 24%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

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