Job prospects Tunnelling Machine Operator in the Southern Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Southern Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Southern Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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.
- 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 Heavy equipment operators in the Southern region:
- Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
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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