Job prospects Bobcat Operator in the Cariboo Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Cariboo 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), there was a labour shortage for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Cariboo Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 1,220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 45%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 8%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
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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