Job prospects Instrumentation Technician – Shop in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics" in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 28%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 26%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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