Job prospects Garbage Collector in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Public works and maintenance labourers in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 60%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

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