Job prospects Residential Insulation Installer near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Insulators" near Vancouver (BC) 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 Insulators near Vancouver (BC). 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Insulators (NOC 72321) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Insulators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Insulators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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