Job prospects Installer, Sprinklers And Fire Protection Systems near Saanich (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers near Saanich (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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