B.C. Water and Wastewater Sector Facing Labour Shortage
The workforce in British Columbia\’s water and wastewater sector needs new blood. According to the BC Water and Waste Water Sector Workforce Profile, because of retirements, attrition and sector growth, 3,320 new employees are required between 2015 and 2025.
They represent slightly more than half of the total sector workforce of 6,250.
\”Right now there are about 500 vacancies,\” said Carlie Hucul, CEO of the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA), one of the
organizations that undertook the study.
Most of the requirements are for operators, followed by technical support staff, supervisors and management.
According to the report, the sector has its work cut out for it.
