Job prospects Brazing Machine Operator in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
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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