Job prospects Stripping Shovel Operator in the Windsor-Sarnia Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Windsor-Sarnia 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

• Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology