Job prospects Shipfitter in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Halifax 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

The employment outlook will be good for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 39%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology