Job prospects Installer, Fire Protection Piping System in the Camrose–Drumheller Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" in the Camrose–Drumheller Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 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 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 16%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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