Job prospects Fitter Helper - Metal Products Manufacturing in the Centre-du-Québec Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" in the Centre-du-Québec Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Centre-du-Québec 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 Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Labourers in metal fabrication in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 24%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: