Job prospects Rope Access Technician (RAT) near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. near Vancouver (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Other technical trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 35%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology