Table 2: Trades with Strong or Good Prospects according to Ontario Job Futures

Trade Prospects Trade Prospect
Aboriginal ECE Worker Good Industrial Mechanic Millwright Good
Auto Body Repairer, (BR. 1, 2) Good Industrial Woodworker Good
Automotive Painter Good Marine Engine Mechanic Good
Baker Good Mould Maker Strong
Bearings Mechanic Good Optics Technician Good
Brick and Stone Mason Good Pattern Maker Strong
Carpenter Good Plumber Good
Construction Electrician Good Precision Metal Fabricator Good
Construction Millwright Good Pump Systems Installer Good
Early Childhood Educator Good Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic Good
Electrical Control Builder Good Roll Grinder/Former Good
Electronic Service Technician Strong Sheet Metal worker Good
Farm Equipment Technician Good Sprinkler System Installer Good
General Machinist Strong Steamfitter Good
Heavy Duty Equipment Tech. Good Tool and Gauge Inspector Strong
Hairstylist Good Wooden Boat Rebuilder Good
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic Good   Good

 

Next, we listed the specific sectors and associated trades identified by the WWTAB scan as being growth industries in this region. Specifically, the environmental scan indicated a need for workers in the following sectors:

Within these sectors, we found several occupations that matched the Ontario Job Futures 2000 list. Table 3 lists these trades. We considered trades occurring in both lists as being likely candidates for the development of assessment tools.