Job prospects Metal Patternmaker in the Edmonton Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Major labour shortage
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Tool and die makers in the Edmonton Region. There were far 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Tool and die makers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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