Job prospects Helper, Welding Machine Operator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology