Job prospects Helper, Welder-fitter in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology