Job prospects Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operator in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c. in the Halifax 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 moderate for Other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 Other technical trades and related occupations in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 42%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology