Job prospects Pipefitter near Lloydminster (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers near Lloydminster (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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.
• 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

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