Job prospects Helper, Welder in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Kingston–Pembroke 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 33%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 22%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 13%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology