Job prospects Non-destructive Inspection Tester near Kitchener (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" near Kitchener (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians near Kitchener (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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): 53%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 9%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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