Job prospects Water And Wastewater Technician near Kentville (NS)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Water and waste treatment plant operators" near Kentville (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water and waste treatment plant operators near Kentville (NS). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 76%
    • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 24%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Water and waste treatment plant operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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