Job prospects Helper, Mechanic near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other trades helpers and labourers" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other trades helpers and labourers near Kitchener (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75119) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Other trades helpers and labourers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 46%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other trades helpers and labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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