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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works and maintenance labourers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,270 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): 45%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Public works and maintenance labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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