Job prospects Apprentice Pipefitter in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 34%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology