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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 64%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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