Job prospects Contractor, Steel Structure Forming, Shaping And Erecting near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

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