Job prospects Labourer - Metal Fabrication near Calgary (AB)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication near Calgary (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology