Job prospects Core Drill Operator - Construction, Surface Mining And Quarrying near Ville de Saguenay (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) 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

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction near Ville de Saguenay (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 38%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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