Job prospects Fitter, Gas Mains in the Ottawa Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Gas fitters" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Gas fitters in the Ottawa 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Gas fitters in the Ottawa region:

Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology