Job prospects Apprentice Instrument Mechanic in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics 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.

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The employment outlook will be good for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%

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