Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor in the South Central Region

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

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The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the South Central region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology