42101 economic 2025-2027
Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean Moderate
Canada Moderate
Firefighters in Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.96
/hr
Typical
$40.56
/hr
Experienced
$50.37
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for firefighters (NOC 42101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about firefighters in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Firefighters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 65%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%