Job prospects Development Miner in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Underground production and development miners" in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Underground production and development miners in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 56%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 43%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Underground production and development miners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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