Job prospects Blaster - Quarrying in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 61%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 39%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology