Job prospects Contractor, Steel Structure Forming, Shaping And Erecting near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations near Kitchener (ON). 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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