Job prospects Maintenance Labourer - Public Works in the North Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Public works and maintenance labourers in the North Coast 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about public works and maintenance labourers in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 39%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology