Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 74%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 26%