Job prospects Water Treatment Operator in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology