Job prospects Excavating Equipment Operators Foreman/woman in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 14%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

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