Job prospects Sheet Metal Roofer in the Cape Breton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Sheet metal workers in the Cape Breton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Cape Breton 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 Sheet metal workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 63%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology