Job prospects Visual Inspection Technician - Welding in the Calgary Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

• Approximately 660 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): 57%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology