Job prospects Firestopping Insulator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Insulators" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Insulators in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Insulators (NOC 72321) 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 several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Insulators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Insulators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 18%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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