Job prospects Blaster - Quarrying in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 limited for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 61%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 34%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology