Job prospects Welder in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Welders and related machine operators in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Very limited for welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Employment prospects for welders are tightening due to slower growth in key sectors, fewer job openings, a steady supply of experienced workers, and project delays in energy and infrastructure.

Here are some key facts about welders and related machine operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Welders and related machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology