Job prospects Backhoe Operator in the Northwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Northwest 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), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 8%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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