Job prospects Bench Hand, Machine Shop - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology