Job prospects Fabricator, Steel - Structural Metal And Platework in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

Approximately 140 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): 65%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology