Job prospects Core Drill Operator - Construction, Surface Mining And Quarrying near Ville de Saguenay (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction near Ville de Saguenay (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 38%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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