Job prospects Diamond Drill Operator - Surface Mining And Quarrying in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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