Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Very limited for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%