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

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (NOC 72010) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Lanaudière region:

• Approximately 310 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): 25%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%