Job prospects Non-destructive Inspection Tester in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology