Job prospects Municipal General Labourer in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 Public works and maintenance labourers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

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