Job prospects Chain Saw Operator - Logging in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chain saw and skidder operators" in the Chaudière-Appalaches 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 Chaudière-Appalaches 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 300 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): 70%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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