Job prospects Production Welder in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Welders and related machine operators in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 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 prospects for welders are tightening due to slower growth in key sectors, fewer job openings, a steady supply of experienced workers, and project delays in energy and infrastructure.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology