Job prospects Installer, Water Meter in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Waterworks and gas maintenance workers" in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Waterworks and gas maintenance workers in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Utility maintenance workers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%

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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