Job prospects Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Laurentides 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 48%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology