Job prospects Heavy Construction-equipment Operator in the Interlake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Interlake Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Interlake 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Interlake region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 17%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology