Job prospects Gas Fitter in the Calgary Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Gas fitters (NOC 72302) in the Calgary 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Gas fitters in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Gas fitters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology