Job prospects Sheet Metal Fabricator in the Halifax Region Green job Help - Green job - Help
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Sheet metal workers" in the Halifax 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), there was a labour shortage for Sheet metal workers in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 Sheet metal workers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 82%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Sheet metal workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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