Job prospects Blaster (except Underground Mining) in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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 very good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 38%
  • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology