Job prospects Sheet Metal Mechanic Bench Hand near Longueuil (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" near Longueuil (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Sheet metal workers near Longueuil (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many 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 Sheet metal workers in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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