Job prospects Inspector, Machining And Tooling near Drummondville (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" near Drummondville (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Drummondville (QC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the strength of manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have become increasingly important in recent years.

The stabilization of inflation and the gradual decline in interest rates should improve the outlook for this professional group by stimulating manufacturing activity and the development of construction projects.

Technological changes that contribute to increasing labour productivity and the level of skills required could moderate job growth.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 33%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 23%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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