Job prospects Foreman/woman, Metalworking Machine Operators in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing in the Northwest 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 very good for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (NOC 92023) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Northwest region:

• Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology