Job prospects Cable Skidder Operator in the North Coast Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chain saw and skidder operators" in the North Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Chain saw and skidder operators in the North Coast Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment 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 North Coast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
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 Chain saw and skidder operators in the North Coast region:

Approximately 240 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): 77%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology