Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River

The employment outlook will be Limited for machinists and machining and tooling inspectors (NOC 72100) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Limited job opportunities for the forecast period due to cost-cutting measures, automation and offshoring.

• Employment turnover is expected as members retire over the next few years.

Here are some key facts about machinists and machining and tooling inspectors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 56%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%