Job prospects Plumber in the Southern Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plumbers in the Southern 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 good for Plumbers (NOC 72300) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology