Job prospects Equipment Operator - Municipal Public Work in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 44%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

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