Job prospects Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Underground production and development miners in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were 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 very good for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 Underground production and development miners in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

• Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 85%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology