Job prospects Visual Inspection Technician - Welding in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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