Job prospects Construction Equipment Operator in the Northern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Northern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Northern region:

  • Approximately 970 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

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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