Job prospects Installer, Water Heaters in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Residential and commercial installers and servicers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Residential and commercial installers and servicers (NOC 73200) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Residential and commercial installers and servicers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Residential and commercial installers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology