Job prospects Weld Tester in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Non-destructive testers and inspection technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Non-destructive testers and inspectors (NOC 22230) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Non-destructive testers and inspectors in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Non-destructive testers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology