Job prospects Truck Assembler in the South Central Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical assemblers and inspectors" in the South Central Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the South Central Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 39%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 15%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%

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