Job prospects Set-up Machinist in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors" in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 72%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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