Job prospects Mine Captain in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Supervisors, mining and quarrying" in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Supervisors, mining and quarrying in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Supervisors, mining and quarrying (NOC 82020) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Supervisors, mining and quarrying in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Supervisors, mining and quarrying mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 80%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Supervisors, mining and quarrying across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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