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BRITISH COLUMBIA LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION: WELDERS

July 7, 2010

Jon in BC. Welder.

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According to statistics over the next few years approximately 520 new jobs for welders will emerge with another 750 jobs being vacated due to the retirement of individuals.

The salary range for welders is between 15 to 25 dollars per hour depending on individual’s qualifications and what offers the employer.

There are three levels of specialists for this occupation: A, B, C. While welders with level A and B have enjoyed a great deal of employment longevity during economic downturn, professionals with ticket C had difficult times.

If you have chosen this career for your future and want to get a good spot under the sun, take into consideration that the occupation of welders requires strong commitment for on-going professional development.

What kind of personality fits well for this profession?

It should be tolerant and flexible, quiet observer person, able to act quickly to find workable solutions for the problem appeared. This person has great ability to analyze, organize facts, has math skills, using strong logical principles.

According to the table below, between 2008 and 2013 the growth for welders is expected to equal 1.1 % per year. This growth will take place due to the large numbers of welders’ retirement.

(According to Labour Market Report, Issue 9)

Welder	Growth in all occupations	The number in the year of 2008	The estimate number of employees in 2013	Growth in percentage
Lower Mainland	1.3%	3,720	3,970	1.3%
Fraser Valley	0.9%	950	1,010	1.1%
Greater Victoria	0.9%	510	540	1.0%
Central Vancouver Island	0.9%	570	590	0.7%
Northern Vancouver Island	0.9%	360	370	0.7%
East Kootenay	1.0%	270	270	0.0%
West Kootenay	0.9%	230	240	0.9%
Okanagan	1.0%	1,230	1,290	1.0%
Kamloops / Thompson Region	0.9%	490	510	0.6%
Prince George / Cariboo Region	1.0%	440	470	1.1%
Peace River / Northern B.C	0.9%	300	320	1.4%
Northwest BC / Queen Charlottes	0.9%	210	220	1.0%
Total	1.1%	9,280	9,800	1.1%