Job prospects Insulator in the Red Deer Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Insulators" in the Red Deer Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Insulators in the Red Deer Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Insulators (NOC 72321) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 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 Insulators in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Insulators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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