Job prospects Visual Inspection Technician - Welding in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 230 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): 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology