Job prospects Water Well Driller Helper in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology