Job prospects Blacksmith in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Other technical trades and related occupations in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 48%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 24%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology