Job prospects NDT (non-destructive Testing) Maintenance Technician in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 120 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): 51%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 5%

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