Underground mine service and support workers in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for underground mine service and support workers (NOC 84100) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 underground mine service and support workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground mine service and support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 91%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%