Job prospects Undercutter Operator - Underground Mining near Sudbury (ON)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Underground production and development miners near Sudbury (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 94%

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