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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" in the Northwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northwest 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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