Job prospects Blaster - Surface Mining in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 79%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology