Job prospects Tower Crane Operator in the Thompson–Okanagan Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Crane operators in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. 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
The employment outlook will be limited for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Crane operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Crane operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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