Job prospects Visual Inspection Technician - Welding in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Red Deer Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Red Deer region:

• Approximately 250 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): 49%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

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