Job prospects Firefighter in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Firefighters" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Firefighters in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Firefighters (NOC 42101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Firefighters in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 93%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology