Job prospects Power Pole Inspector in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Utility maintenance workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 45%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 38%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology