Job prospects NDT (non-destructive Testing) Maintenance Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) 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.
  • 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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