Job prospects Sheet Metal Roofer in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Sheet metal workers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were far 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 Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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