Job prospects Metal Plating-equipment Operator in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213) 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.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 39%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 22%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology