Job prospects Development Miner in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Underground production and development miners in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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

The employment outlook will be limited for Underground production and development miners (NOC 83100) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Underground production and development miners in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Underground production and development miners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 85%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology