Job prospects Structural Metal Worker in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the North Central Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the North Central region:

• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology