Job prospects Plumber Apprentice in the Kootenay Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Plumbers (NOC 72300) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Plumbers in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology