Job prospects Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining in the Southwest 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 Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Underground production and development miners in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 77%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 23%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology