Job prospects Paver Operator in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 2,030 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 74%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology