Job prospects Sprinkler Systems Contractor near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades near Saanich (BC). 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (NOC 72012) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology