Job prospects Instrumentation Technician – Field in the Red Deer Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Red Deer 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 moderate for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 28%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

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