Job prospects Boom Crane Operator in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Crane operators in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Crane operators in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 26%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Crane operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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