Job prospects Water And Wastewater Technician in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Water and waste treatment plant operators" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region 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 in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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

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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 47%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 22%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

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.

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: