Job prospects Labourer - Metal Fabrication near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology