Job prospects Water Utility Operator in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 good for Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 55%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology