Job prospects Non-destructive Examination Technician near Cold Lake (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" near Cold Lake (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 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 several 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%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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