Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operator near Vancouver (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 820 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 61%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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