Job prospects Snow Removal Equipment Operator - Private Home in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 64%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology