Job prospects Laser Beam Machine-welder Operator near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators near Saanich (BC). 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

The employment outlook will be limited for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology