Job prospects Utility Locator near Hamilton (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers near Hamilton (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Utility maintenance workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology