Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Ottawa region:

• Approximately 500 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): 42%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 21%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%