Job prospects Crane Operator near Cold Lake (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" near Cold Lake (AB) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Crane operators near Cold Lake (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 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 Crane operators in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 42%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Crane operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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