Job prospects Helper, Welder-fitter - Manufacturing in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Labourers in metal fabrication in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 42%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology