Job prospects Building Maintenance Head in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Facility operation and maintenance managers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Facility operation and maintenance managers (NOC 70012) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 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 Facility operation and maintenance managers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Facility operation and maintenance managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 36%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 10%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology