Job prospects Water Utility Operator in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 moderate for Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 78%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology