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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sheet metal workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Sheet metal workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
- Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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