Job prospects Drilling Rig Welder in the Kingston–Pembroke Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Welders and related machine operators" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 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.
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%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Welders and related machine operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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