Job prospects Thermospray Operator in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology