Job prospects Gunsmith in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c." in the Thompson–Okanagan Region 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 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • 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 Other technical trades and related occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 36%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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