Job prospects Manager, Forestry Operations in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Managers in natural resources production and fishing in the Saskatoon–Biggar 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 Managers in natural resources production and fishing (NOC 80010) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Managers in natural resources production and fishing in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Managers in natural resources production and fishing mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 56%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 19%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology