Job prospects Diamond Drill Operator - Surface Mining And Quarrying in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 240 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): 80%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology