Job prospects NDT (non-destructive Testing) Maintenance Technician near Edmonton (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians near Edmonton (AB). There were more workers available than job openings 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 Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,280 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): 60%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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