Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology