Job prospects Road Snowplough Operator - Public Works in the Northeast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 31%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology