Job prospects Weld Tester in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

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