Job prospects Gas Fitter in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Gas fitters in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Gas fitters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 22%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology