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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% |
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