Job prospects Steamfitter-pipefitter in the Saskatoon–Biggar 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 Saskatoon–Biggar 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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.

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

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

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