Job prospects Sand Spreader Operator in the Cape Breton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Cape Breton 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 maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 53%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology