Job prospects Non-destructive Inspection Tester near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" near Edmonton (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 surplus

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour surplus for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians (NOC 2261) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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