Job prospects Garbage Collector in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 45%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology