Job prospects Non-destructive Examination Technician in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 150 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): 53%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology