Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Good for steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%