Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (NOC 74205) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.
• 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
• Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 60%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%