Job prospects Visual Inspection Technician - Welding in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) 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.
• 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 150 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): 38%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 38%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology