Job prospects Foundry Worker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Foundry workers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Foundry workers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Foundry workers (NOC 94101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Foundry workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Foundry workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 74%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 26%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Foundry workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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