Public works and maintenance labourers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for public works and maintenance labourers (NOC 75212) 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.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about public works and maintenance labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
• Public works and maintenance labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 42%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 28%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%