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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Public works and maintenance labourers in the South Central Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 60%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 28%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 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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