Job prospects Core Driller in the Prince Albert Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Underground production and development miners in the Prince Albert 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 Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 85%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology