Job prospects Chain Saw Operator - Logging in the Southern Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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 Southern region:

• Approximately 120 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): 83%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology