Job prospects Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker near Kelowna (BC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Sheet metal workers near Kelowna (BC). 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 Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Sheet metal workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology