Job prospects Cable Skidder Operator near Prince Albert (SK)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chain saw and skidder operators" near Prince Albert (SK) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Chain saw and skidder operators near Prince Albert (SK). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Chain saw and skidder operators in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Chain saw and skidder operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 67%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 21%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Chain saw and skidder operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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