Job prospects Maintenance Equipment Operator - Public Works in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 700 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): 45%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

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