Job prospects Construction Site Foreman/woman in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Southwest Region. There were 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 good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Southwest 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.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology