Job prospects Installer, Sprinklers And Fire Protection Systems near Cold Lake (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" near Cold Lake (AB) or Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers near Cold Lake (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 7252) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 47%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

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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