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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Gas fitters" in the Northeast Region 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 Gas fitters in the Northeast Region. 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Gas fitters in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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