Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Halifax 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.

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

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 9%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%