Job prospects Public Works Labourer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far 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 Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 39%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology