Job prospects Operator, Sandblaster - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Toronto Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Toronto Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Toronto 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.

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

  • Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 37%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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