Job prospects Contractor, Welding in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology