Job prospects Installer, Water Meter in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Waterworks and gas maintenance workers" in the Edmonton Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Utility maintenance workers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Waterworks and gas maintenance workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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