Job prospects Pipefitter in the Lanaudière Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Lanaudière Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Limited for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Lanaudière 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): 84%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%

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