73402 economic 2025-2027
Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean Limited
Canada Limited
Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.63
/hr
Typical
$40.00
/hr
Experienced
$45.11
/hr
Average: $37.08/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 73402) 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.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 110 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): 57%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 19%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%