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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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