Job prospects Snow Removal Equipment Operator - Private Home in the Nechako Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Nechako Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Nechako 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 Nechako region:

  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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