Job prospects Sheet Metal Mechanic Bench Hand in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Sheet metal workers in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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