Job prospects Helper, Welder-fitter - Manufacturing in the Winnipeg Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Winnipeg Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
  • Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 46%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 34%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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