Job prospects Resistance Welder-setter in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Muskoka–Kawarthas 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Muskoka–Kawarthas 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 Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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.
Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 24%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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