Job prospects Power Pole Inspector in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Edmonton 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 Utility maintenance workers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology