Job prospects Production Loader Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Underground production and development miners" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 71%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Underground production and development miners across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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