Job prospects Tower Crane Operator in the Calgary Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Crane operators in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of 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 Crane operators in the Calgary region:

Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology