Job prospects Diamond Drill Operator - Surface Mining And Quarrying near Sudbury (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction near Sudbury (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 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 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 64%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%

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