Job prospects Front End Loader Operator in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Kootenay 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 very limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 52%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 5%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology