Job prospects Water Utility Operator in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 57%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology