Job prospects Foreman/woman, Metalworking Machine Operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing (NOC 92023) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology