Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers in Abitibi - Témiscamingue

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 10%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%