Job prospects Gas And Arc Welder near Regina (SK)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators near Regina (SK). 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 moderate for Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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.
• 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology