Job prospects Foreman/woman, Heavy-duty Equipment Operators in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 24%

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