Job prospects Utility Locator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Utility maintenance workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology