Job prospects Foreman/woman, Surface Mine Blasting in the Nord-du-Québec Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Nord-du-Québec Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology