Job prospects Maintenance Equipment Operator - Public Works in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 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 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 820 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): 61%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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