Job prospects Pipefitter near Grande Prairie (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers near Grande Prairie (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 28%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology