Job prospects Non-destructive Inspection Technician in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Calgary Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 660 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): 57%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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