Job prospects Sheet Metal Worker in the Edmonton Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Sheet metal workers in the Edmonton Region over the past few years (2023-2025) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 

Here are some key facts about sheet metal workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,060 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology