Job prospects Instrument Technician, Industrial in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 34%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 30%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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