Job prospects Logging Machinery Operator near Saanich (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging machinery operators" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Logging machinery operators near Saanich (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 Logging machinery operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 91%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Logging machinery operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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