Job prospects Maintenance Labourer - Public Works in the Winnipeg Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Public works and maintenance labourers in the Winnipeg Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Public works and maintenance labourers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 410 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): 37%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 26%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology