Job prospects Grader Operator in the Interlake Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Interlake 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 Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Interlake 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Interlake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Heavy equipment operators in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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