Job prospects Aviation Welding Technician in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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