Job prospects Machinist near Longueuil (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" near Longueuil (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors near Longueuil (QC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on the strength of manufacturing industries. Although these industries rely heavily on domestic demand, exports have become increasingly important in recent years.

The revival of manufacturing activity and construction projects, along with the impact of the American Job Plan on the demand for materials, will enhance prospects for this occupation.

Technological changes that contribute to increasing labour productivity and the level of skills required could moderate job growth.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be good and limited in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 2,990 people work in this occupation.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 26%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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