Job prospects Machining Supervisor in the Calgary 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 Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

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