Job prospects Structural Steel Draftsperson in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drafting technologists and technicians" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Drafting technologists and technicians in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
- Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Drafting technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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