Job prospects Drilling Machine Operator - Construction in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 very good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 190 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): 56%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 37%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology