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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 41%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 14%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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