Job prospects Chain Saw Operator - Logging in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chain saw and skidder operators" in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Chain saw and skidder operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 Chain saw and skidder operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 113, 1153): 78%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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