Job outlooks for Utility maintenance workers

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Occupation

maintenance utility worker (74204)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Nova Scotia 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 utility maintenance workers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 38%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 76% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 24% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Annapolis Valley 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 utility maintenance workers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Less than 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Cape Breton 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 utility maintenance workers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 66%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 34%

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the North Shore 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 utility maintenance workers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Southern 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 utility maintenance workers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • Not many 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 utility maintenance workers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%
    • 82% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Less than 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • Not many 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 utility maintenance workers in Quebec:

    • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
      • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 71% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

    • Estrie Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Lanaudière 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 utility maintenance workers in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

    • Laurentides Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 53%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 60%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 40%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 50%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 50%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Ontario 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 31%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 25%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
    • 70% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 7% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 37% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 utility maintenance workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 utility maintenance workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 43%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the London 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the London region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 27%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 utility maintenance workers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 18%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 16%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 50%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 utility maintenance workers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Toronto 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.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 32%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 utility maintenance workers in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 52%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Manitoba 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 utility maintenance workers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 71%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
    • 66% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Winnipeg 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 utility maintenance workers in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 82%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 43%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
      • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%
    • 66% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 7% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 12% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 54% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Northern region:

      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in Alberta 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 utility maintenance workers in Alberta:

    • Approximately 2,300 people work in this occupation.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
      • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%
    • 61% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 33%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 26%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 33%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 26%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Calgary 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 utility maintenance workers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Camrose - Drumheller 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 utility maintenance workers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 72%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Edmonton 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 35%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Red Deer 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 utility maintenance workers in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 48%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 48%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 35%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
        • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 40%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 12%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 69% of utility maintenance workers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 13% of utility maintenance workers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 90% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 10% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Kootenay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Kootenay 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 utility maintenance workers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 69%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 utility maintenance workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 61%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for utility maintenance workers (NOC 74204) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about utility maintenance workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Utility maintenance workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 46%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 36%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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