Job prospects Auto Body Solderer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Welders and related machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 1,370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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