Job prospects General Machinist in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 86%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

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