Other trades helpers and labourers
Other trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment, in the maintenance and repair of transportation and heavy equipment, in the installation and repair of telecommunication and power cables and in other repair and service work settings.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
NB, SK, ON
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas
- Assist in splicing overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing industrial machinery and equipment
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
- Assist in repairing, maintaining and installing elevators
- Assist in repairing and maintaining stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment
- Assist in mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles
- Assist in repairing electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment
- Mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying
- Assist in land surveying activities, such as holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area
- Perform other labouring and elemental tasks as required.
Qualifications
- checkOn-the-job training is provided.
- checkSome secondary school education may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75119) in New Brunswick 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 other trades helpers and labourers in New Brunswick: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 38%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 19%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 15%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations31% of other trades helpers and labourers work all year, while 69% 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 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other trades helpers and labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% 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: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75119) in Saskatchewan 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.Strong growth in residential construction and a modest growth in renovations and non-residential construction over the forecast period will enhance employment prospects for this occupation. Job prospects will be enhanced over the forecast period by government investments to expand utility infrastructure and power grid capacity to meet rising demand driven by strong residential construction, new commercial and industrial projects, and large AI data centers.Continuous need to service equipment in farming, forestry, mining, oil and gas, waste management and snow clearing should sustain employment.Here are some key facts about other trades helpers and labourers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Other trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 32%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 25%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 11% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations42% of other trades helpers and labourers work all year, while 57% 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 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of other trades helpers and labourers 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: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 56% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% 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
Moderate
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75119) 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.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about other trades helpers and labourers in Ontario: Approximately 1,950 people work in this occupation. Other trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 46%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 17%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 81% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations43% of other trades helpers and labourers work all year, while 56% 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 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of other trades helpers and labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 5 occupations require short-term work demonstration and minimal formal education. Immigration pathways are limited but some provincial programs apply.
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Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to monitor and repair industrial machinery and equipment, refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning equipment, elevators and stationary electric-power generating and distribution equipment
Repairing and Preventative Maintenance
to fix minor equipment issues and perform simple repairs on tools, along with preventative maintenance skills like regularly inspecting and cleaning tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety
Static Strength
to move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas and assist in, for example, land-surveying activities such as holding and moving stakes, clearing debris and transporting surveying tools to work areas
Body Flexibility
to effectively perform tasks such as arranging heavy equipment parts in confined spaces, which requires bending, stretching and reaching while handling heavy materials
Collaboration
to effectively communicate with trades people and other coworkers, adapt to varying conditions and collaborate with team members to coordinate tasks
Knowledge in Building and Construction
to follow safety protocols, use basic tools, handle materials, understand site layout, assist skilled workers, know construction terms and perform site clean-up
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