Job prospects Journeyman/woman Gas Fitter in the Northeast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Gas fitters in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Gas fitters in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology