Job prospects Maintenance Labourer - Public Works in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works and maintenance labourers 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 Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 48%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology