Job prospects Structural Steel Drafter-detailer in the Edmonton Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drafting technologists and technicians" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Drafting technologists and technicians in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:

Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology