Job prospects Steamfitter-pipefitter in the Northern Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northern region:

• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology