Job prospects Utility Locator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 33%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 19%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology