Job prospects Instrument Maintenance Mechanic in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Edmonton 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%

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