Job prospects Boilermaker near Edmonton (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Boilermakers" near Edmonton (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 Boilermakers near Edmonton (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Boilermakers (NOC 72103) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Boilermakers in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Boilermakers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 32%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
- Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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