Job prospects Spot Welder in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 5,230 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology