Job prospects Foundry Worker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Foundry workers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Foundry workers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Foundry workers (NOC 94101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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.

Here are some key facts about Foundry workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Foundry workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 74%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology