Job prospects Snow Removal Equipment Operator - Commercial in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plumbers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,930 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 61%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology