Job prospects Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Underground production and development miners in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Underground production and development miners in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 62%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 26%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

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