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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters near Lévis (QC). 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 limited for Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) 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.
• Not many 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology