Job prospects Pipefitter near Rouyn-Noranda (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" near Rouyn-Noranda (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers near Rouyn-Noranda (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 15%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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