Job prospects Tool And Die Maker near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Tool and die makers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Tool and die makers near Vancouver (BC). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Tool and die makers (NOC 72101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Tool and die makers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Tool and die makers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 22%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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