Job prospects Pressure Vessel Welder in the Cariboo Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Welders and related machine operators in the Cariboo Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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