Job prospects Maintenance Utility Worker in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Waterworks and gas maintenance workers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Waterworks and gas maintenance workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
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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