Job prospects Core Drill Operator - Construction, Surface Mining And Quarrying in the Estrie Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Estrie Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 74%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology