Job prospects Construction Site Foreman/woman in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology