Job prospects Pest Control Technician near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Pest controllers and fumigators" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Pest controllers and fumigators near Edmonton (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Pest controllers and fumigators (NOC 73202) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Pest controllers and fumigators in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Pest controllers and fumigators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 90%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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