Job prospects Manager, Metalworks Fabrication in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Manufacturing managers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 Manufacturing managers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Manufacturing managers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 3,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 13%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Manufacturing managers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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