Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operator near Calgary (AB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 52%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

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