Job prospects Contractor, Plumbing in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades (NOC 72012) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology