Job prospects Fabricator, Structural Steel in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Edmonton 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Edmonton 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 42%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology