Job prospects Labourer - Metal Fabrication near Vancouver (BC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Labourers in metal fabrication" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

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

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Labourers in metal fabrication near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Labourers in metal fabrication (NOC 95101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Labourers in metal fabrication in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Labourers in metal fabrication mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology