Job prospects Road Maintenance Worker in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works and maintenance labourers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 22%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 14%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Public works and maintenance labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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