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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
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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