Job prospects Excavator Operator in the Southern Region

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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Southern region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology