Job prospects Utility Locator in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 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 Utility maintenance workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 37%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology