Job prospects Maintenance Utility Worker near Winnipeg (MB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Waterworks and gas maintenance workers" near Winnipeg (MB) 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 Waterworks and gas maintenance workers near Winnipeg (MB). 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 Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Winnipeg 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Utility maintenance workers in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 76%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Waterworks and gas maintenance workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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