Job prospects Public Works Labourer in the Ottawa Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Ottawa 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

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

• Approximately 630 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): 41%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 32%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology