Job prospects Steamfitter-pipefitter in the Kootenay Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Kootenay Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 25%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 20%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology