Job prospects Construction Sheet Metal Worker in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Sheet metal workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for sheet metal workers (NOC 72102) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about sheet metal workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sheet metal workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology