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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Chibougamau (QC) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 39%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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