Job prospects Welder-fitter in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 34%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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