Job prospects Pipe Insulator in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Insulators" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Insulators in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Insulators (NOC 72321) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Insulators in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Insulators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology