Job prospects Miner in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Underground production and development miners in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Underground production and development miners in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 84%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology