Job outlooks for Welders and related machine operators

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 22%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323, 325-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 45%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 56%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 24%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the North Shore region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Southern region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Non metallic mineral product and primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 327, 331): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

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

• Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 10%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

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

• Approximately 1,740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Centre-du-Québec region:

• Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

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

• Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 24%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 1,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 21%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 59%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 10%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 1,570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 1,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 8%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

• Approximately 6,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Mauricie region:

• Approximately 1,100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

• Approximately 6,310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 4,210 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 24%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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.

Employment in this profession is influenced by major projects and investments from various government levels, which stimulate the activity of key industries that employ this workforce. This workforce is also present in different sub sectors of manufacturing. 

Investments in the transportation industry, public transit projects, electricity-related projects, highways and bridges, as well as collective housing projects are expected to promote employment in this profession, as many of these require work with metallic materials. 

Over the forecast period, there will be less flexibility in terms of investments made by governments considering the budgetary constraints. Economic uncertainty could also negatively affect the needs of the manufacturing sector. 

Thus, despite the high demand for housing, growth in construction could be impacted by interest rates that remain high. Combined with a labour shortage, this could hinder new residential construction. 

While the employment outlook is limited for this occupation at the provincial level, it will be moderate in 10 regions. 

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 1,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 4,330 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 14%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

• Approximately 770 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 4,040 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the London region:

• Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 34%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 24%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 31%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 6,980 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the North Central region:

• Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the South Central region:

• Approximately 890 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 48%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Southeast region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 57%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 1,840 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Northern region:

• Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 31%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 810 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 31%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

• Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 27%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 18%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 37%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 37%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 3,450 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 27%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 5,410 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 1,570 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 37%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

The employment outlook will be moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 5,230 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 Nechako region:

• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 North Coast region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 23%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many 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 Welders and related machine operators in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 42%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%

The employment outlook will be very limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Welders and related machine operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%