Job prospects Electromechanical Technician in the Kootenay Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Kootenay Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

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