Job prospects Systems Operator, Water Treatment in the Northwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Water and waste treatment plant operators" in the Northwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Water and waste treatment plant operators (NOC 92101) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Water and waste treatment plant operators in the Northwest region:

Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Water and waste treatment plant operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 82%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology