Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Very limited for structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 31%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%