Job prospects Installer, Water Heaters in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Residential and commercial installers and servicers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Residential and commercial installers and servicers (NOC 73200) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about Residential and commercial installers and servicers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,720 people work in this occupation.
• Residential and commercial installers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
  • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

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