Job prospects Aviation Welding Technician in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Campbellton–Miramichi 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Non metallic mineral product and primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 327, 331): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology