Job prospects Utility Locator in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Northeast Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Northeast 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Utility maintenance workers in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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