Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Laurentides Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

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