Job prospects Plumber, Residential Construction in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plumbers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Plumbers (NOC 72300) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Plumbers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plumbers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 18%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology