Job prospects Ultrasonic Technician - Non-destructive Testing in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology