Job prospects Machinist near Sept-Îles (QC)

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Sept-Îles (QC) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• 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 revival of manufacturing activity and construction projects, along with the impact of the American Job Plan on the demand for materials, will enhance prospects for this occupation.

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

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology