Job prospects Apprentice Metal Fabricator in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 65%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology