Job prospects Blaster - Surface Mining near Hamilton (ON)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

Here are some key facts about Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 130 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): 77%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology