Job prospects Pipefitter in the Northwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

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