Job prospects Garbage Collector in the Southwest Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Southwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 230 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): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology