Job prospects Metal Welder in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 1,570 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 37%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 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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