Job prospects Machining Supervisor in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

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