Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Good for structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 49%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%