Job prospects Shipfitter in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters 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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 65%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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