Job prospects Scaffolding Foreman/woman in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,120 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:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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